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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.03, 1,892.16 and 781.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.03, 1,892.16 and 781.62 is: 1,078.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.03 : 1,892.16 = 781.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.03/1,892.16 = 781.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.03x = 1,892.16 × 781.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.03x = 1,478,950.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,950.10/1,371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.71

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