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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.98, 1,890.72 and 780.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.98, 1,890.72 and 780.60 is: 1,077.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.98 : 1,890.72 = 780.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.98/1,890.72 = 780.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.98x = 1,890.72 × 780.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.98x = 1,475,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,896.03/1,369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.31

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