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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.78, 1,886.10 and 777.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.78, 1,886.10 and 777.34 is: 1,072.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.78 : 1,886.10 = 777.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.78/1,886.10 = 777.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.78x = 1,886.10 × 777.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.78x = 1,466,140.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,140.97/1,366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.70

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