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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.74, 1,890.01 and 780.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.74, 1,890.01 and 780.16 is: 1,076.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.74 : 1,890.01 = 780.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.74/1,890.01 = 780.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.74x = 1,890.01 × 780.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.74x = 1,474,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,510.20/1,369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.49

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