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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.18, 1,892.11 and 773.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.18, 1,892.11 and 773.82 is: 1,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.18 : 1,892.11 = 773.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.18/1,892.11 = 773.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.18x = 1,892.11 × 773.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.18x = 1,464,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,152.56/1,371.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.80

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