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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.28, 1,885.27 and 776.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.28, 1,885.27 and 776.87 is: 1,071.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.28 : 1,885.27 = 776.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.28/1,885.27 = 776.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.28x = 1,885.27 × 776.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.28x = 1,464,609.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,609.70/1,366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.97

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