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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.64, 1,894.10 and 783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.64, 1,894.10 and 783.20 is: 1,080.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.64 : 1,894.10 = 783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.64/1,894.10 = 783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.64x = 1,894.10 × 783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.64x = 1,483,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,459.12/1,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.73

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