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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.38, 1,885.86 and 777.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.38, 1,885.86 and 777.24 is: 1,072.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.38 : 1,885.86 = 777.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.38/1,885.86 = 777.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.38x = 1,885.86 × 777.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.38x = 1,465,765.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,765.83/1,366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.74

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