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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.51, 1,892.84 and 782.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.51, 1,892.84 and 782.14 is: 1,079.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.51 : 1,892.84 = 782.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.51/1,892.84 = 782.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.51x = 1,892.84 × 782.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.51x = 1,480,467.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,467.83/1,371.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.45

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