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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.36, 2,034.30 and 779.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.36, 2,034.30 and 779.48 is: 1,167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.36 : 2,034.30 = 779.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.36/2,034.30 = 779.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.36x = 2,034.30 × 779.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.36x = 1,585,696.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,696.16/1,358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.36

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