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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.94, 1,887.86 and 778.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.94, 1,887.86 and 778.67 is: 1,074.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.94 : 1,887.86 = 778.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.94/1,887.86 = 778.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.94x = 1,887.86 × 778.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.94x = 1,470,006.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,006.61/1,367.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.61

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