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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.49, 1,886.88 and 777.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.49, 1,886.88 and 777.81 is: 1,073.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.49 : 1,886.88 = 777.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.49/1,886.88 = 777.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.49x = 1,886.88 × 777.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.49x = 1,467,634.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,634.13/1,367.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.23

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