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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.26, 1,886.78 and 777.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.26, 1,886.78 and 777.84 is: 1,073.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.26 : 1,886.78 = 777.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.26/1,886.78 = 777.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.26x = 1,886.78 × 777.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.26x = 1,467,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,612.96/1,367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.40

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