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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.43, 1,893.67 and 812.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.43, 1,893.67 and 812.70 is: 1,121.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.43 : 1,893.67 = 812.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.43/1,893.67 = 812.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.43x = 1,893.67 × 812.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.43x = 1,538,983.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,983.58/1,372.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.35

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