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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.58, 1,886.28 and 777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.58, 1,886.28 and 777.44 is: 1,073.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.58 : 1,886.28 = 777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.58/1,886.28 = 777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.58x = 1,886.28 × 777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.58x = 1,466,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,469.52/1,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.09

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