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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.38, 1,892.79 and 906.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.38, 1,892.79 and 906.78 is: 1,250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.38 : 1,892.79 = 906.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.38/1,892.79 = 906.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.38x = 1,892.79 × 906.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.38x = 1,716,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,344.12/1,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.63

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