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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.32, 1,886.90 and 777.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.32, 1,886.90 and 777.97 is: 1,073.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.32 : 1,886.90 = 777.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.32/1,886.90 = 777.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.32x = 1,886.90 × 777.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.32x = 1,467,947.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,947.70/1,367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.60

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