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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.53, 1,890.09 and 780.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.53, 1,890.09 and 780.12 is: 1,076.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.53 : 1,890.09 = 780.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.53/1,890.09 = 780.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.53x = 1,890.09 × 780.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.53x = 1,474,497.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,497.01/1,369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.64

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