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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.05, 1,888.11 and 778.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.05, 1,888.11 and 778.55 is: 1,074.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.05 : 1,888.11 = 778.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.05/1,888.11 = 778.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.05x = 1,888.11 × 778.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.05x = 1,469,978.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,978.60/1,368.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.51

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