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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.94, 1,900.08 and 779.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.94, 1,900.08 and 779.50 is: 1,075.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.94 : 1,900.08 = 779.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.94/1,900.08 = 779.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.94x = 1,900.08 × 779.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.94x = 1,481,107.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,107.61/1,376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.65

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