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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.92, 1,891.94 and 781.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.92, 1,891.94 and 781.64 is: 1,078.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.92 : 1,891.94 = 781.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.92/1,891.94 = 781.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.92x = 1,891.94 × 781.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.92x = 1,478,815.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,815.98/1,370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.70

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