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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.83, 1,887.61 and 778.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.83, 1,887.61 and 778.37 is: 1,074.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.83 : 1,887.61 = 778.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.83/1,887.61 = 778.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.83x = 1,887.61 × 778.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.83x = 1,469,259.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,259.00/1,367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.15

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