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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.15, 1,887.87 and 778.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.15, 1,887.87 and 778.60 is: 1,074.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.15 : 1,887.87 = 778.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.15/1,887.87 = 778.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.15x = 1,887.87 × 778.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.15x = 1,469,895.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,895.58/1,368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.37

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