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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.58, 1,887.66 and 778.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.58, 1,887.66 and 778.44 is: 1,074.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.58 : 1,887.66 = 778.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.58/1,887.66 = 778.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.58x = 1,887.66 × 778.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.58x = 1,469,430.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,430.05/1,367.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.47

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