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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.88, 1,990.30 and 779.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.88, 1,990.30 and 779.08 is: 1,169.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.88 : 1,990.30 = 779.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.88/1,990.30 = 779.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.88x = 1,990.30 × 779.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.88x = 1,550,602.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,602.92/1,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.49

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