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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.68, 1,943.97 and 779.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.68, 1,943.97 and 779.21 is: 1,075.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.68 : 1,943.97 = 779.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.68/1,943.97 = 779.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.68x = 1,943.97 × 779.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.68x = 1,514,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,749.68/1,408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.30

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