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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.71, 1,894.14 and 783.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.71, 1,894.14 and 783.03 is: 1,080.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.71 : 1,894.14 = 783.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.71/1,894.14 = 783.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.71x = 1,894.14 × 783.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.71x = 1,483,168.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,168.44/1,372.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.47

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