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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.51, 1,891.35 and 781.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.51, 1,891.35 and 781.07 is: 1,077.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.51 : 1,891.35 = 781.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.51/1,891.35 = 781.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.51x = 1,891.35 × 781.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.51x = 1,477,276.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,276.74/1,370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.90

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