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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.68, 1,890.20 and 780.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.68, 1,890.20 and 780.24 is: 1,076.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.68 : 1,890.20 = 780.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.68/1,890.20 = 780.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.68x = 1,890.20 × 780.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.68x = 1,474,809.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,809.65/1,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.75

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