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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.99, 1,893.61 and 812.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.99, 1,893.61 and 812.44 is: 1,121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.99 : 1,893.61 = 812.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.99/1,893.61 = 812.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.99x = 1,893.61 × 812.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.99x = 1,538,444.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,444.51/1,371.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.32

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