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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.55, 1,887.17 and 778.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.55, 1,887.17 and 778.14 is: 1,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.55 : 1,887.17 = 778.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.55/1,887.17 = 778.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.55x = 1,887.17 × 778.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.55x = 1,468,478.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,478.57/1,367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.80

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