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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.95, 1,890.34 and 780.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.95, 1,890.34 and 780.37 is: 1,076.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.95 : 1,890.34 = 780.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.95/1,890.34 = 780.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.95x = 1,890.34 × 780.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.95x = 1,475,157.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,157.95/1,369.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.80

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