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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.94, 1,887.93 and 778.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.94, 1,887.93 and 778.57 is: 1,074.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.94 : 1,887.93 = 778.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.94/1,887.93 = 778.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.94x = 1,887.93 × 778.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.94x = 1,469,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,885.66/1,367.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.52

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