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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.41, 1,889.77 and 779.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.41, 1,889.77 and 779.98 is: 1,076.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.41 : 1,889.77 = 779.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.41/1,889.77 = 779.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.41x = 1,889.77 × 779.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.41x = 1,473,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,982.80/1,369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.36

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