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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.08, 1,888.20 and 778.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.08, 1,888.20 and 778.88 is: 1,075.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.08 : 1,888.20 = 778.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.08/1,888.20 = 778.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.08x = 1,888.20 × 778.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.08x = 1,470,681.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,681.22/1,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.00

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