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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.03, 1,892.93 and 782.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.03, 1,892.93 and 782.15 is: 1,079.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.03 : 1,892.93 = 782.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.03/1,892.93 = 782.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.03x = 1,892.93 × 782.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.03x = 1,480,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,541.82/1,372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.09

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