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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.42, 1,889.99 and 780.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.42, 1,889.99 and 780.01 is: 1,076.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.42 : 1,889.99 = 780.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.42/1,889.99 = 780.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.42x = 1,889.99 × 780.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.42x = 1,474,197.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,197.75/1,369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.52

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