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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.14, 2,046.47 and 779.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.14, 2,046.47 and 779.80 is: 1,169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.14 : 2,046.47 = 779.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.14/2,046.47 = 779.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.14x = 2,046.47 × 779.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.14x = 1,595,837.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,837.88/1,364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.85

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