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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.15, 1,892.25 and 811.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.15, 1,892.25 and 811.95 is: 1,120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.15 : 1,892.25 = 811.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.15/1,892.25 = 811.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.15x = 1,892.25 × 811.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.15x = 1,536,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,412.39/1,371.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.53

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