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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.55, 1,943.75 and 779.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.55, 1,943.75 and 779.07 is: 1,075.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.55 : 1,943.75 = 779.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.55/1,943.75 = 779.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.55x = 1,943.75 × 779.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.55x = 1,514,322.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,322.17/1,408.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.09

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