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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.32, 1,887.81 and 778.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.32, 1,887.81 and 778.70 is: 1,074.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.32 : 1,887.81 = 778.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.32/1,887.81 = 778.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.32x = 1,887.81 × 778.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.32x = 1,470,039.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,039.45/1,368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.34

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