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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.31, 1,894.13 and 783.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.31, 1,894.13 and 783.19 is: 1,081.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.31 : 1,894.13 = 783.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.31/1,894.13 = 783.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.31x = 1,894.13 × 783.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.31x = 1,483,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,463.67/1,372.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.00

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