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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.34, 1,889.16 and 779.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.34, 1,889.16 and 779.55 is: 1,075.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.34 : 1,889.16 = 779.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.34/1,889.16 = 779.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.34x = 1,889.16 × 779.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.34x = 1,472,694.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,694.68/1,369.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.48

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