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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.18, 1,889.58 and 779.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.18, 1,889.58 and 779.75 is: 1,076.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.18 : 1,889.58 = 779.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.18/1,889.58 = 779.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.18x = 1,889.58 × 779.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.18x = 1,473,400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,400.01/1,369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.12

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