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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.97, 1,892.03 and 781.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.97, 1,892.03 and 781.52 is: 1,078.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.97 : 1,892.03 = 781.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.97/1,892.03 = 781.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.97x = 1,892.03 × 781.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.97x = 1,478,645.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,645.92/1,370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.54

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