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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.03, 1,886.31 and 777.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.03, 1,886.31 and 777.53 is: 1,072.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.03 : 1,886.31 = 777.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.03/1,886.31 = 777.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.03x = 1,886.31 × 777.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.03x = 1,466,662.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,662.61/1,367.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.88

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