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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.80, 1,886.10 and 777.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.80, 1,886.10 and 777.42 is: 1,072.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.80 : 1,886.10 = 777.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.80/1,886.10 = 777.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.80x = 1,886.10 × 777.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.80x = 1,466,291.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,291.86/1,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.79

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