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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.34, 1,891.14 and 780.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.34, 1,891.14 and 780.96 is: 1,077.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.34 : 1,891.14 = 780.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.34/1,891.14 = 780.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.34x = 1,891.14 × 780.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.34x = 1,476,904.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,904.69/1,370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.77

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