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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.34, 2,046.63 and 779.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.34, 2,046.63 and 779.63 is: 1,169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.34 : 2,046.63 = 779.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.34/2,046.63 = 779.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.34x = 2,046.63 × 779.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.34x = 1,595,606.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,606.84/1,364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.51

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