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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.29, 1,944.80 and 779.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.29, 1,944.80 and 779.86 is: 1,076.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.29 : 1,944.80 = 779.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.29/1,944.80 = 779.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.29x = 1,944.80 × 779.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.29x = 1,516,671.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,671.73/1,409.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.20

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