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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.65, 1,891.61 and 781.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.65, 1,891.61 and 781.06 is: 1,077.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.65 : 1,891.61 = 781.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.65/1,891.61 = 781.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.65x = 1,891.61 × 781.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.65x = 1,477,460.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,460.91/1,370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.93

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