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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.48, 1,892.64 and 782.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.48, 1,892.64 and 782.02 is: 1,079.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.48 : 1,892.64 = 782.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.48/1,892.64 = 782.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.48x = 1,892.64 × 782.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.48x = 1,480,082.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,082.33/1,371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.19

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