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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.03, 1,888.02 and 778.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.03, 1,888.02 and 778.68 is: 1,074.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.03 : 1,888.02 = 778.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.03/1,888.02 = 778.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.03x = 1,888.02 × 778.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.03x = 1,470,166.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,166.19/1,368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.66

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