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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.83, 1,890.37 and 780.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.83, 1,890.37 and 780.37 is: 1,076.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.83 : 1,890.37 = 780.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.83/1,890.37 = 780.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.83x = 1,890.37 × 780.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.83x = 1,475,184.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,184.29/1,369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.91

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