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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.06, 1,893.48 and 782.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.06, 1,893.48 and 782.74 is: 1,080.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.06 : 1,893.48 = 782.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.06/1,893.48 = 782.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.06x = 1,893.48 × 782.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.06x = 1,482,102.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,102.54/1,372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.20

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