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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.92, 1,893.08 and 812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.92, 1,893.08 and 812.40 is: 1,121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.92 : 1,893.08 = 812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.92/1,893.08 = 812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.92x = 1,893.08 × 812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.92x = 1,537,938.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,938.19/1,371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.01

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