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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.84, 1,886.17 and 777.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.84, 1,886.17 and 777.42 is: 1,072.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.84 : 1,886.17 = 777.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.84/1,886.17 = 777.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.84x = 1,886.17 × 777.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.84x = 1,466,346.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,346.28/1,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.80

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