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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.58, 1,890.03 and 780.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.58, 1,890.03 and 780.10 is: 1,076.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.58 : 1,890.03 = 780.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.58/1,890.03 = 780.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.58x = 1,890.03 × 780.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.58x = 1,474,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,410.60/1,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.55

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