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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.88, 1,892.82 and 782.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.88, 1,892.82 and 782.20 is: 1,079.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.88 : 1,892.82 = 782.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.88/1,892.82 = 782.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.88x = 1,892.82 × 782.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.88x = 1,480,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,563.80/1,371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.22

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