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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.93, 1,891.76 and 781.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.93, 1,891.76 and 781.31 is: 1,078.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.93 : 1,891.76 = 781.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.93/1,891.76 = 781.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.93x = 1,891.76 × 781.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.93x = 1,478,051.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,051.83/1,370.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.14

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