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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.79, 1,886.51 and 777.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.79, 1,886.51 and 777.51 is: 1,073.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.79 : 1,886.51 = 777.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.79/1,886.51 = 777.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.79x = 1,886.51 × 777.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.79x = 1,466,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,776.50/1,366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.16

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