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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.53, 1,943.76 and 779.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.53, 1,943.76 and 779.07 is: 1,075.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.53 : 1,943.76 = 779.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.53/1,943.76 = 779.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.53x = 1,943.76 × 779.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.53x = 1,514,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,325.10/1,408.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.11

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