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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.57, 1,892.78 and 782.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.57, 1,892.78 and 782.11 is: 1,079.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.57 : 1,892.78 = 782.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.57/1,892.78 = 782.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.57x = 1,892.78 × 782.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.57x = 1,480,362.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,362.17/1,371.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.32

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