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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.13, 1,888.18 and 778.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.13, 1,888.18 and 778.76 is: 1,074.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.13 : 1,888.18 = 778.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.13/1,888.18 = 778.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.13x = 1,888.18 × 778.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.13x = 1,470,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,439.06/1,368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.78

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