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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.36, 1,887.06 and 777.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.36, 1,887.06 and 777.95 is: 1,073.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.36 : 1,887.06 = 777.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.36/1,887.06 = 777.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.36x = 1,887.06 × 777.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.36x = 1,468,038.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,038.33/1,367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.63

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