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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.01, 1,893.06 and 812.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.01, 1,893.06 and 812.09 is: 1,120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.01 : 1,893.06 = 812.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.01/1,893.06 = 812.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.01x = 1,893.06 × 812.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.01x = 1,537,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,335.10/1,372.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.50

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