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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.36, 1,890.77 and 780.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.36, 1,890.77 and 780.86 is: 1,077.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.36 : 1,890.77 = 780.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.36/1,890.77 = 780.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.36x = 1,890.77 × 780.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.36x = 1,476,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,427.48/1,370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.40

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