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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.22, 1,892.28 and 781.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.22, 1,892.28 and 781.75 is: 1,078.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.22 : 1,892.28 = 781.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.22/1,892.28 = 781.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.22x = 1,892.28 × 781.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.22x = 1,479,289.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,289.89/1,371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.81

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