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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.32, 1,891.05 and 780.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.32, 1,891.05 and 780.87 is: 1,077.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.32 : 1,891.05 = 780.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.32/1,891.05 = 780.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.32x = 1,891.05 × 780.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.32x = 1,476,664.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,664.21/1,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.61

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