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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.60, 1,894.28 and 812.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.60, 1,894.28 and 812.96 is: 1,121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.60 : 1,894.28 = 812.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.60/1,894.28 = 812.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.60x = 1,894.28 × 812.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.60x = 1,539,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,973.87/1,372.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.94

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