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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.46, 1,886.86 and 777.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.46, 1,886.86 and 777.88 is: 1,073.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.46 : 1,886.86 = 777.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.46/1,886.86 = 777.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.46x = 1,886.86 × 777.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.46x = 1,467,753.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,753.99/1,367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.34

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