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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.13, 1,890.78 and 781

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.13, 1,890.78 and 781 is: 1,077.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.13 : 1,890.78 = 781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.13/1,890.78 = 781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.13x = 1,890.78 × 781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.13x = 1,476,699.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,699.18/1,370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.78

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