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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.91, 1,944.18 and 779.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.91, 1,944.18 and 779.42 is: 1,075.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.91 : 1,944.18 = 779.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.91/1,944.18 = 779.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.91x = 1,944.18 × 779.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.91x = 1,515,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,339.58/1,408.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.54

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