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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.02, 1,892.04 and 781.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.02, 1,892.04 and 781.61 is: 1,078.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.02 : 1,892.04 = 781.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.02/1,892.04 = 781.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.02x = 1,892.04 × 781.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.02x = 1,478,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,837.38/1,371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.64

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