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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.08, 1,886.55 and 777.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.08, 1,886.55 and 777.61 is: 1,073.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.08 : 1,886.55 = 777.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.08/1,886.55 = 777.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.08x = 1,886.55 × 777.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.08x = 1,467,000.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,000.15/1,367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.09

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