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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.83, 1,886.23 and 777.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.83, 1,886.23 and 777.37 is: 1,072.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.83 : 1,886.23 = 777.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.83/1,886.23 = 777.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.83x = 1,886.23 × 777.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.83x = 1,466,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,298.62/1,366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.77

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