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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.57, 1,887.47 and 778.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.57, 1,887.47 and 778.30 is: 1,074.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.57 : 1,887.47 = 778.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.57/1,887.47 = 778.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.57x = 1,887.47 × 778.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.57x = 1,469,012.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,012.21/1,367.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.18

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