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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.40, 1,889.34 and 779.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.40, 1,889.34 and 779.90 is: 1,076.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.40 : 1,889.34 = 779.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.40/1,889.34 = 779.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.40x = 1,889.34 × 779.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.40x = 1,473,496.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,496.27/1,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.02

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