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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.67, 1,891.77 and 781.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.67, 1,891.77 and 781.11 is: 1,078.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.67 : 1,891.77 = 781.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.67/1,891.77 = 781.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.67x = 1,891.77 × 781.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.67x = 1,477,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,680.46/1,370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.07

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