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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366, 1,885.41 and 776.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366, 1,885.41 and 776.86 is: 1,072.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366 : 1,885.41 = 776.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366/1,885.41 = 776.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366x = 1,885.41 × 776.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366x = 1,464,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,699.61/1,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.25

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