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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.75, 1,891.62 and 781.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.75, 1,891.62 and 781.27 is: 1,078.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.75 : 1,891.62 = 781.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.75/1,891.62 = 781.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.75x = 1,891.62 × 781.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.75x = 1,477,861.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,861.23/1,370.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.14

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