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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.02, 1,893.54 and 782.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.02, 1,893.54 and 782.70 is: 1,080.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.02 : 1,893.54 = 782.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.02/1,893.54 = 782.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.02x = 1,893.54 × 782.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.02x = 1,482,073.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,073.76/1,372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.21

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