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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.88, 1,887.84 and 778.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.88, 1,887.84 and 778.56 is: 1,074.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.88 : 1,887.84 = 778.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.88/1,887.84 = 778.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.88x = 1,887.84 × 778.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.88x = 1,469,796.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,796.71/1,367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.51

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