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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.72, 1,858.92 and 779.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.72, 1,858.92 and 779.56 is: 1,167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.72 : 1,858.92 = 779.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.72/1,858.92 = 779.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.72x = 1,858.92 × 779.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.72x = 1,449,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,139.68/1,240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.98

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