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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.16, 1,889.52 and 779.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.16, 1,889.52 and 779.70 is: 1,076.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.16 : 1,889.52 = 779.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.16/1,889.52 = 779.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.16x = 1,889.52 × 779.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.16x = 1,473,245.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,245.40/1,369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.03

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