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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.43, 1,891.22 and 780.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.43, 1,891.22 and 780.98 is: 1,077.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.43 : 1,891.22 = 780.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.43/1,891.22 = 780.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.43x = 1,891.22 × 780.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.43x = 1,476,991.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,991.63/1,370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.76

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