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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.26, 1,893.25 and 812.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.26, 1,893.25 and 812.91 is: 1,121.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.26 : 1,893.25 = 812.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.26/1,893.25 = 812.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.26x = 1,893.25 × 812.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.26x = 1,539,039.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,039.83/1,372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.54

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