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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.79, 1,514.57 and 779.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.79, 1,514.57 and 779.15 is: 1,169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.79 : 1,514.57 = 779.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.79/1,514.57 = 779.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.79x = 1,514.57 × 779.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.79x = 1,180,077.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,077.11/1,008.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.80

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