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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.42, 1,885.52 and 776.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.42, 1,885.52 and 776.74 is: 1,071.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.42 : 1,885.52 = 776.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.42/1,885.52 = 776.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.42x = 1,885.52 × 776.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.42x = 1,464,558.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,558.80/1,366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.82

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