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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.61, 1,894.22 and 783.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.61, 1,894.22 and 783.18 is: 1,080.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.61 : 1,894.22 = 783.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.61/1,894.22 = 783.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.61x = 1,894.22 × 783.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.61x = 1,483,511.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,511.30/1,372.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.80

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