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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.02, 1,887.73 and 778.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.02, 1,887.73 and 778.45 is: 1,074.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.02 : 1,887.73 = 778.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.02/1,887.73 = 778.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.02x = 1,887.73 × 778.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.02x = 1,469,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,503.42/1,368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.18

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