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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.69, 1,891.60 and 781.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.69, 1,891.60 and 781.11 is: 1,077.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.69 : 1,891.60 = 781.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.69/1,891.60 = 781.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.69x = 1,891.60 × 781.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.69x = 1,477,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,550.12/1,370.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.96

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