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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.25, 1,889.58 and 779.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.25, 1,889.58 and 779.78 is: 1,076.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.25 : 1,889.58 = 779.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.25/1,889.58 = 779.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.25x = 1,889.58 × 779.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.25x = 1,473,449.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,449.33/1,369.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.10

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