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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.46, 1,887.14 and 778.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.46, 1,887.14 and 778.02 is: 1,073.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.46 : 1,887.14 = 778.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.46/1,887.14 = 778.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.46x = 1,887.14 × 778.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.46x = 1,468,228.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,228.77/1,367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.69

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