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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.80, 1,886.16 and 777.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.80, 1,886.16 and 777.36 is: 1,072.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.80 : 1,886.16 = 777.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.80/1,886.16 = 777.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.80x = 1,886.16 × 777.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.80x = 1,466,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,225.34/1,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.74

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