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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.22, 1,889.54 and 779.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.22, 1,889.54 and 779.81 is: 1,076.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.22 : 1,889.54 = 779.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.22/1,889.54 = 779.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.22x = 1,889.54 × 779.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.22x = 1,473,468.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,468.84/1,369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.14

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