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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.32, 1,885.68 and 776.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.32, 1,885.68 and 776.94 is: 1,072.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.32 : 1,885.68 = 776.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.32/1,885.68 = 776.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.32x = 1,885.68 × 776.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.32x = 1,465,060.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,060.22/1,366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.27

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