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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.29, 1,889.43 and 779.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.29, 1,889.43 and 779.76 is: 1,075.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.29 : 1,889.43 = 779.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.29/1,889.43 = 779.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.29x = 1,889.43 × 779.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.29x = 1,473,301.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,301.94/1,369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.96

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