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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.31, 1,886.89 and 777.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.31, 1,886.89 and 777.86 is: 1,073.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.31 : 1,886.89 = 777.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.31/1,886.89 = 777.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.31x = 1,886.89 × 777.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.31x = 1,467,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,726.82/1,367.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.44

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