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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.68, 1,659.79 and 779.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.68, 1,659.79 and 779.19 is: 1,166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.68 : 1,659.79 = 779.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.68/1,659.79 = 779.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.68x = 1,659.79 × 779.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.68x = 1,293,291.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,291.77/1,108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.51

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