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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.37, 1,886.97 and 777.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.37, 1,886.97 and 777.93 is: 1,073.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.37 : 1,886.97 = 777.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.37/1,886.97 = 777.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.37x = 1,886.97 × 777.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.37x = 1,467,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,930.57/1,367.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.54

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