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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.42, 1,885.66 and 776.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.42, 1,885.66 and 776.94 is: 1,072.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.42 : 1,885.66 = 776.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.42/1,885.66 = 776.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.42x = 1,885.66 × 776.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.42x = 1,465,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,044.68/1,366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.18

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