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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.88, 1,892.73 and 812.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.88, 1,892.73 and 812.53 is: 1,121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.88 : 1,892.73 = 812.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.88/1,892.73 = 812.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.88x = 1,892.73 × 812.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.88x = 1,537,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,899.91/1,371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.02

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