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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.13, 1,886.79 and 777.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.13, 1,886.79 and 777.57 is: 1,073.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.13 : 1,886.79 = 777.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.13/1,886.79 = 777.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.13x = 1,886.79 × 777.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.13x = 1,467,111.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,111.30/1,367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.13

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