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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.14, 1,885.40 and 776.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.14, 1,885.40 and 776.56 is: 1,071.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.14 : 1,885.40 = 776.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.14/1,885.40 = 776.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.14x = 1,885.40 × 776.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.14x = 1,464,126.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,126.22/1,366.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.72

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