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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.81, 1,886.20 and 777.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.81, 1,886.20 and 777.35 is: 1,072.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.81 : 1,886.20 = 777.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.81/1,886.20 = 777.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.81x = 1,886.20 × 777.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.81x = 1,466,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,240.34/1,366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.75

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