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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.74, 1,887.25 and 778.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.74, 1,887.25 and 778.16 is: 1,073.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.74 : 1,887.25 = 778.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.74/1,887.25 = 778.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.74x = 1,887.25 × 778.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.74x = 1,468,576.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,576.08/1,367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.73

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