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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.38, 1,886.98 and 777.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.38, 1,886.98 and 777.80 is: 1,073.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.38 : 1,886.98 = 777.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.38/1,886.98 = 777.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.38x = 1,886.98 × 777.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.38x = 1,467,683.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,683.61/1,367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.36

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