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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.79, 1,890.65 and 780.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.79, 1,890.65 and 780.51 is: 1,077.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.79 : 1,890.65 = 780.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.79/1,890.65 = 780.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.79x = 1,890.65 × 780.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.79x = 1,475,667.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,667.33/1,369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.30

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