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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.52, 1,887.06 and 778.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.52, 1,887.06 and 778.14 is: 1,073.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.52 : 1,887.06 = 778.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.52/1,887.06 = 778.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.52x = 1,887.06 × 778.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.52x = 1,468,396.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,396.87/1,367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.77

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