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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.98, 1,886.26 and 777.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.98, 1,886.26 and 777.51 is: 1,072.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.98 : 1,886.26 = 777.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.98/1,886.26 = 777.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.98x = 1,886.26 × 777.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.98x = 1,466,577.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,577.00/1,366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.86

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