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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.55, 1,894.09 and 783.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.55, 1,894.09 and 783.09 is: 1,080.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.55 : 1,894.09 = 783.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.55/1,894.09 = 783.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.55x = 1,894.09 × 783.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.55x = 1,483,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,242.94/1,372.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.65

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