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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.24, 1,890.97 and 780.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.24, 1,890.97 and 780.76 is: 1,077.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.24 : 1,890.97 = 780.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.24/1,890.97 = 780.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.24x = 1,890.97 × 780.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.24x = 1,476,387.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,387.06/1,370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.47

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