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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.52, 1,891.44 and 781.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.52, 1,891.44 and 781.24 is: 1,078.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.52 : 1,891.44 = 781.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.52/1,891.44 = 781.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.52x = 1,891.44 × 781.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.52x = 1,477,664.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,664.68/1,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.18

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