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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.16, 1,893.11 and 782.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.16, 1,893.11 and 782.27 is: 1,079.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.16 : 1,893.11 = 782.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.16/1,893.11 = 782.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.16x = 1,893.11 × 782.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.16x = 1,480,923.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,923.16/1,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.26

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