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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.34, 1,892.50 and 781.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.34, 1,892.50 and 781.96 is: 1,079.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.34 : 1,892.50 = 781.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.34/1,892.50 = 781.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.34x = 1,892.50 × 781.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.34x = 1,479,859.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,859.30/1,371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.13

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