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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.97, 1,890.09 and 780.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.97, 1,890.09 and 780.08 is: 1,076.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.97 : 1,890.09 = 780.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.97/1,890.09 = 780.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.97x = 1,890.09 × 780.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.97x = 1,474,426.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,426.13/1,369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.25

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