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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.92, 1,888.89 and 779.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.92, 1,888.89 and 779.47 is: 1,075.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.92 : 1,888.89 = 779.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.92/1,888.89 = 779.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.92x = 1,888.89 × 779.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.92x = 1,472,333.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,333.09/1,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.54

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