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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.61, 1,894.15 and 783.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.61, 1,894.15 and 783.03 is: 1,080.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.61 : 1,894.15 = 783.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.61/1,894.15 = 783.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.61x = 1,894.15 × 783.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.61x = 1,483,176.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,176.27/1,372.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.55

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