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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.07, 1,890.72 and 780.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.07, 1,890.72 and 780.62 is: 1,077.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.07 : 1,890.72 = 780.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.07/1,890.72 = 780.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.07x = 1,890.72 × 780.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.07x = 1,475,924.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,924.39/1,370.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.26

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