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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.69, 1,894.31 and 783.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.69, 1,894.31 and 783.21 is: 1,080.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.69 : 1,894.31 = 783.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.69/1,894.31 = 783.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.69x = 1,894.31 × 783.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.69x = 1,483,644.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,644.49/1,372.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.83

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