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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.63, 2,094.95 and 779.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.63, 2,094.95 and 779.41 is: 1,169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.63 : 2,094.95 = 779.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.63/2,094.95 = 779.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.63x = 2,094.95 × 779.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.63x = 1,632,824.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,824.98/1,396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.12

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