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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.69, 1,892.83 and 782.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.69, 1,892.83 and 782.11 is: 1,079.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.69 : 1,892.83 = 782.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.69/1,892.83 = 782.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.69x = 1,892.83 × 782.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.69x = 1,480,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,401.27/1,371.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.25

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