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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.81, 1,890.21 and 780.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.81, 1,890.21 and 780.33 is: 1,076.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.81 : 1,890.21 = 780.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.81/1,890.21 = 780.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.81x = 1,890.21 × 780.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.81x = 1,474,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,987.57/1,369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.78

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