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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.73, 1,887.53 and 778.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.73, 1,887.53 and 778.46 is: 1,074.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.73 : 1,887.53 = 778.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.73/1,887.53 = 778.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.73x = 1,887.53 × 778.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.73x = 1,469,353.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,353.27/1,367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.30

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