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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.88, 1,887.20 and 778.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.88, 1,887.20 and 778.27 is: 1,073.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.88 : 1,887.20 = 778.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.88/1,887.20 = 778.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.88x = 1,887.20 × 778.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.88x = 1,468,743.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,743.65/1,367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.74

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