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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.42, 1,893.78 and 782.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.42, 1,893.78 and 782.92 is: 1,080.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.42 : 1,893.78 = 782.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.42/1,893.78 = 782.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.42x = 1,893.78 × 782.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.42x = 1,482,678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,678.24/1,372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.34

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