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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.18, 1,886.82 and 777.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.18, 1,886.82 and 777.75 is: 1,073.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.18 : 1,886.82 = 777.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.18/1,886.82 = 777.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.18x = 1,886.82 × 777.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.18x = 1,467,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,477.06/1,367.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.36

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