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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.58, 1,889.87 and 780.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.58, 1,889.87 and 780.08 is: 1,076.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.58 : 1,889.87 = 780.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.58/1,889.87 = 780.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.58x = 1,889.87 × 780.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.58x = 1,474,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,236.44/1,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.42

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