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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.06, 1,890.42 and 780.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.06, 1,890.42 and 780.44 is: 1,076.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.06 : 1,890.42 = 780.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.06/1,890.42 = 780.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.06x = 1,890.42 × 780.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.06x = 1,475,359.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,359.38/1,370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.86

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