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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.33, 1,886.72 and 777.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.33, 1,886.72 and 777.74 is: 1,073.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.33 : 1,886.72 = 777.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.33/1,886.72 = 777.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.33x = 1,886.72 × 777.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.33x = 1,467,378.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,378.44/1,367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.17

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