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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.74, 2,208.30 and 779.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.74, 2,208.30 and 779.29 is: 1,168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.74 : 2,208.30 = 779.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.74/2,208.30 = 779.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.74x = 2,208.30 × 779.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.74x = 1,720,906.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,906.11/1,472.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.51

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