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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.72, 1,886.04 and 777.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.72, 1,886.04 and 777.32 is: 1,072.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.72 : 1,886.04 = 777.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.72/1,886.04 = 777.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.72x = 1,886.04 × 777.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.72x = 1,466,056.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,056.61/1,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.68

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