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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.41, 1,885.89 and 776.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.41, 1,885.89 and 776.86 is: 1,072.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.41 : 1,885.89 = 776.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.41/1,885.89 = 776.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.41x = 1,885.89 × 776.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.41x = 1,465,072.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,072.51/1,366.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.21

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