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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.95, 1,887.80 and 778.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.95, 1,887.80 and 778.51 is: 1,074.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.95 : 1,887.80 = 778.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.95/1,887.80 = 778.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.95x = 1,887.80 × 778.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.95x = 1,469,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,671.18/1,367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.36

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