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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.48, 1,648.92 and 779.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.48, 1,648.92 and 779.76 is: 1,076.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.48 : 1,648.92 = 779.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.48/1,648.92 = 779.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.48x = 1,648.92 × 779.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.48x = 1,285,761.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,761.86/1,194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.42

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