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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.89, 1,847.63 and 779.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.89, 1,847.63 and 779.58 is: 1,075.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.89 : 1,847.63 = 779.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.89/1,847.63 = 779.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.89x = 1,847.63 × 779.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.89x = 1,440,371.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,371.50/1,338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.80

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