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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.70, 1,899.80 and 779.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.70, 1,899.80 and 779.21 is: 1,075.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.70 : 1,899.80 = 779.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.70/1,899.80 = 779.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.70x = 1,899.80 × 779.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.70x = 1,480,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,349.86/1,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.29

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