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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.49, 2,090.37 and 778.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.49, 2,090.37 and 778.49 is: 1,166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.49 : 2,090.37 = 778.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.49/2,090.37 = 778.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.49x = 2,090.37 × 778.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.49x = 1,627,332.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,332.14/1,394.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.97

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