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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.19, 1,944.68 and 779.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.19, 1,944.68 and 779.83 is: 1,076.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.19 : 1,944.68 = 779.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.19/1,944.68 = 779.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.19x = 1,944.68 × 779.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.19x = 1,516,519.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,519.80/1,409.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.16

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