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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.94, 1,887.65 and 778.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.94, 1,887.65 and 778.36 is: 1,074.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.94 : 1,887.65 = 778.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.94/1,887.65 = 778.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.94x = 1,887.65 × 778.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.94x = 1,469,273.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,273.48/1,367.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.08

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