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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.33, 1,885.62 and 776.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.33, 1,885.62 and 776.97 is: 1,072.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.33 : 1,885.62 = 776.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.33/1,885.62 = 776.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.33x = 1,885.62 × 776.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.33x = 1,465,070.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,070.17/1,366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.27

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