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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.62, 1,891.50 and 781.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.62, 1,891.50 and 781.18 is: 1,078.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.62 : 1,891.50 = 781.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.62/1,891.50 = 781.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.62x = 1,891.50 × 781.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.62x = 1,477,601.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,601.97/1,370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.05

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