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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.98, 1,886.24 and 777.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.98, 1,886.24 and 777.39 is: 1,072.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.98 : 1,886.24 = 777.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.98/1,886.24 = 777.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.98x = 1,886.24 × 777.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.98x = 1,466,340.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,340.23/1,366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.69

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