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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.44, 1,889.72 and 779.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.44, 1,889.72 and 779.86 is: 1,076.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.44 : 1,889.72 = 779.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.44/1,889.72 = 779.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.44x = 1,889.72 × 779.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.44x = 1,473,714.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,714.26/1,369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.14

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