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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.68, 1,908.19 and 777.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.68, 1,908.19 and 777.07 is: 1,072.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.68 : 1,908.19 = 777.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.68/1,908.19 = 777.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.68x = 1,908.19 × 777.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.68x = 1,482,797.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,797.20/1,382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.41

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