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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,934.67, 2,899.49 and 779.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,934.67, 2,899.49 and 779.79 is: 1,168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,934.67 : 2,899.49 = 779.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,934.67/2,899.49 = 779.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,934.67x = 2,899.49 × 779.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,934.67x = 2,260,989.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,989.41/1,934.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.67

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