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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.61, 1,899.77 and 779.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.61, 1,899.77 and 779.23 is: 1,075.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.61 : 1,899.77 = 779.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.61/1,899.77 = 779.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.61x = 1,899.77 × 779.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.61x = 1,480,357.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,357.78/1,376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.36

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