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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.72, 1,887.47 and 778.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.72, 1,887.47 and 778.31 is: 1,074.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.72 : 1,887.47 = 778.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.72/1,887.47 = 778.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.72x = 1,887.47 × 778.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.72x = 1,469,033.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,033.44/1,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.08

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