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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.68, 1,893.03 and 782.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.68, 1,893.03 and 782.26 is: 1,079.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.68 : 1,893.03 = 782.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.68/1,893.03 = 782.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.68x = 1,893.03 × 782.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.68x = 1,480,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,833.98/1,371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.58

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