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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.81, 1,891.73 and 781.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.81, 1,891.73 and 781.33 is: 1,078.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.81 : 1,891.73 = 781.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.81/1,891.73 = 781.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.81x = 1,891.73 × 781.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.81x = 1,478,065.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,065.40/1,370.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.24

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