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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.69, 1,885.71 and 777.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.69, 1,885.71 and 777.55 is: 1,072.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.69 : 1,885.71 = 777.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.69/1,885.71 = 777.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.69x = 1,885.71 × 777.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.69x = 1,466,235.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,235.20/1,366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.84

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