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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.33, 1,846.90 and 779.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.33, 1,846.90 and 779.18 is: 1,075.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.33 : 1,846.90 = 779.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.33/1,846.90 = 779.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.33x = 1,846.90 × 779.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.33x = 1,439,067.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,067.54/1,338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.27

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