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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.46, 1,885.64 and 776.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.46, 1,885.64 and 776.92 is: 1,072.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.46 : 1,885.64 = 776.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.46/1,885.64 = 776.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.46x = 1,885.64 × 776.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.46x = 1,464,991.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,991.43/1,366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.11

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