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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.14, 1,892.25 and 811.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.14, 1,892.25 and 811.94 is: 1,120.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.14 : 1,892.25 = 811.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.14/1,892.25 = 811.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.14x = 1,892.25 × 811.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.14x = 1,536,393.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,393.47/1,371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.52

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