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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.76, 1,891.65 and 781.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.76, 1,891.65 and 781.28 is: 1,078.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.76 : 1,891.65 = 781.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.76/1,891.65 = 781.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.76x = 1,891.65 × 781.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.76x = 1,477,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,894.95/1,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.16

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