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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.83, 1,891.82 and 811.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.83, 1,891.82 and 811.62 is: 1,120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.83 : 1,891.82 = 811.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.83/1,891.82 = 811.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.83x = 1,891.82 × 811.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.83x = 1,535,438.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,438.95/1,370.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.08

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