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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.66, 1,885.95 and 777.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.66, 1,885.95 and 777.28 is: 1,072.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.66 : 1,885.95 = 777.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.66/1,885.95 = 777.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.66x = 1,885.95 × 777.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.66x = 1,465,911.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,911.22/1,366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.62

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