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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.42, 1,887.23 and 778.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.42, 1,887.23 and 778.01 is: 1,073.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.42 : 1,887.23 = 778.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.42/1,887.23 = 778.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.42x = 1,887.23 × 778.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.42x = 1,468,279.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,279.92/1,367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.76

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