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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.48, 1,889.96 and 780.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.48, 1,889.96 and 780.21 is: 1,076.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.48 : 1,889.96 = 780.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.48/1,889.96 = 780.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.48x = 1,889.96 × 780.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.48x = 1,474,565.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,565.69/1,369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.73

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