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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.59, 1,943.84 and 779.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.59, 1,943.84 and 779.11 is: 1,075.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.59 : 1,943.84 = 779.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.59/1,943.84 = 779.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.59x = 1,943.84 × 779.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.59x = 1,514,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,453.52/1,408.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.15

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