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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.02, 1,886.34 and 777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.02, 1,886.34 and 777.44 is: 1,072.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.02 : 1,886.34 = 777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.02/1,886.34 = 777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.02x = 1,886.34 × 777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.02x = 1,466,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,516.17/1,367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.78

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