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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.92, 1,887.54 and 778.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.92, 1,887.54 and 778.52 is: 1,074.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.92 : 1,887.54 = 778.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.92/1,887.54 = 778.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.92x = 1,887.54 × 778.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.92x = 1,469,487.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,487.64/1,367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.25

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