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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.22, 1,889.52 and 779.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.22, 1,889.52 and 779.75 is: 1,076.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.22 : 1,889.52 = 779.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.22/1,889.52 = 779.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.22x = 1,889.52 × 779.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.22x = 1,473,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,347.93/1,369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.05

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