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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.36, 2,055.27 and 793.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.36, 2,055.27 and 793.48 is: 1,188.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.36 : 2,055.27 = 793.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.36/2,055.27 = 793.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.36x = 2,055.27 × 793.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.36x = 1,630,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,815.64/1,372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.33

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