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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.27, 1,889.40 and 779.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.27, 1,889.40 and 779.68 is: 1,075.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.27 : 1,889.40 = 779.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.27/1,889.40 = 779.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.27x = 1,889.40 × 779.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.27x = 1,473,127.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,127.39/1,369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.85

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