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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.29, 1,885.33 and 776.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.29, 1,885.33 and 776.71 is: 1,071.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.29 : 1,885.33 = 776.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.29/1,885.33 = 776.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.29x = 1,885.33 × 776.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.29x = 1,464,354.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,354.66/1,366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.77

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