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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.87, 1,893.38 and 812.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.87, 1,893.38 and 812.82 is: 1,121.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.87 : 1,893.38 = 812.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.87/1,893.38 = 812.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.87x = 1,893.38 × 812.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.87x = 1,538,973.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,973.07/1,371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.81

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