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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.60, 1,888.62 and 779.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.60, 1,888.62 and 779.33 is: 1,075.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.60 : 1,888.62 = 779.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.60/1,888.62 = 779.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.60x = 1,888.62 × 779.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.60x = 1,471,858.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,858.22/1,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.45

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