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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.76, 1,890.32 and 780.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.76, 1,890.32 and 780.28 is: 1,076.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.76 : 1,890.32 = 780.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.76/1,890.32 = 780.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.76x = 1,890.32 × 780.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.76x = 1,474,978.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,978.89/1,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.82

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