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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.75, 1,894.38 and 783.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.75, 1,894.38 and 783.27 is: 1,080.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.75 : 1,894.38 = 783.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.75/1,894.38 = 783.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.75x = 1,894.38 × 783.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.75x = 1,483,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,811.02/1,372.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.90

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