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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.99, 1,891.62 and 781.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.99, 1,891.62 and 781.45 is: 1,078.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.99 : 1,891.62 = 781.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.99/1,891.62 = 781.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.99x = 1,891.62 × 781.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.99x = 1,478,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,201.72/1,370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.20

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