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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.91, 1,890.38 and 780.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.91, 1,890.38 and 780.43 is: 1,076.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.91 : 1,890.38 = 780.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.91/1,890.38 = 780.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.91x = 1,890.38 × 780.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.91x = 1,475,295.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,295.91/1,369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.93

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