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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.13, 1,847.49 and 779.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.13, 1,847.49 and 779.32 is: 1,075.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.13 : 1,847.49 = 779.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.13/1,847.49 = 779.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.13x = 1,847.49 × 779.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.13x = 1,439,776.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,776.67/1,339.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.16

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