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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.48, 1,889.80 and 779.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.48, 1,889.80 and 779.92 is: 1,076.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.48 : 1,889.80 = 779.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.48/1,889.80 = 779.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.48x = 1,889.80 × 779.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.48x = 1,473,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,892.82/1,369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.24

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