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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.26, 1,888.35 and 778.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.26, 1,888.35 and 778.88 is: 1,074.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.26 : 1,888.35 = 778.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.26/1,888.35 = 778.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.26x = 1,888.35 × 778.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.26x = 1,470,798.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,798.05/1,368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.94

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