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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.44, 1,847.28 and 779.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.44, 1,847.28 and 779.08 is: 1,075.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.44 : 1,847.28 = 779.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.44/1,847.28 = 779.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.44x = 1,847.28 × 779.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.44x = 1,439,178.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,178.90/1,338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.27

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