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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.75, 1,887.33 and 770.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.75, 1,887.33 and 770.26 is: 1,062.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.75 : 1,887.33 = 770.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.75/1,887.33 = 770.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.75x = 1,887.33 × 770.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.75x = 1,453,730.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,730.02/1,367.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.86

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