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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.26, 2,093.40 and 779.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.26, 2,093.40 and 779.58 is: 1,168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.26 : 2,093.40 = 779.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.26/2,093.40 = 779.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.26x = 2,093.40 × 779.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.26x = 1,631,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,972.77/1,396.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.82

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