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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.37, 1,846.97 and 778.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.37, 1,846.97 and 778.79 is: 1,074.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.37 : 1,846.97 = 778.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.37/1,846.97 = 778.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.37x = 1,846.97 × 778.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.37x = 1,438,401.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,401.77/1,338.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.74

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