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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.94, 1,886.55 and 777.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.94, 1,886.55 and 777.57 is: 1,073.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.94 : 1,886.55 = 777.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.94/1,886.55 = 777.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.94x = 1,886.55 × 777.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.94x = 1,466,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,914.69/1,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.14

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