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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.91, 1,848.63 and 779.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.91, 1,848.63 and 779.93 is: 1,076.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.91 : 1,848.63 = 779.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.91/1,848.63 = 779.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.91x = 1,848.63 × 779.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.91x = 1,441,809.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,809.54/1,339.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.05

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