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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.33, 1,893.94 and 812.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.33, 1,893.94 and 812.93 is: 1,121.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.33 : 1,893.94 = 812.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.33/1,893.94 = 812.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.33x = 1,893.94 × 812.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.33x = 1,539,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,633.88/1,372.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.91

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