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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.06, 1,893.45 and 812.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.06, 1,893.45 and 812.81 is: 1,121.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.06 : 1,893.45 = 812.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.06/1,893.45 = 812.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.06x = 1,893.45 × 812.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.06x = 1,539,015.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,015.26/1,372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.68

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