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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.52, 1,894.20 and 813

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.52, 1,894.20 and 813 is: 1,122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.52 : 1,894.20 = 813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.52/1,894.20 = 813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.52x = 1,894.20 × 813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.52x = 1,539,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,984.60/1,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.01

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