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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.52, 2,105.27 and 779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.52, 2,105.27 and 779.20 is: 1,168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.52 : 2,105.27 = 779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.52/2,105.27 = 779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.52x = 2,105.27 × 779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.52x = 1,640,420.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,420.15/1,403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.79

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