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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.07, 1,893.31 and 812.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.07, 1,893.31 and 812.57 is: 1,121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.07 : 1,893.31 = 812.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.07/1,893.31 = 812.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.07x = 1,893.31 × 812.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.07x = 1,538,435.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,435.41/1,372.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.25

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