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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.37, 1,887.03 and 777.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.37, 1,887.03 and 777.87 is: 1,073.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.37 : 1,887.03 = 777.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.37/1,887.03 = 777.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.37x = 1,887.03 × 777.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.37x = 1,467,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,864.03/1,367.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.49

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