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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.62, 1,890.12 and 780.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.62, 1,890.12 and 780.18 is: 1,076.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.62 : 1,890.12 = 780.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.62/1,890.12 = 780.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.62x = 1,890.12 × 780.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.62x = 1,474,633.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,633.82/1,369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.67

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