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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.58, 1,891.48 and 781.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.58, 1,891.48 and 781.22 is: 1,078.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.58 : 1,891.48 = 781.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.58/1,891.48 = 781.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.58x = 1,891.48 × 781.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.58x = 1,477,662.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,662.01/1,370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.13

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