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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.78, 1,881.72 and 1,354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.78, 1,881.72 and 1,354.32 is: 1,856.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.78 : 1,881.72 = 1,354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.78/1,881.72 = 1,354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.78x = 1,881.72 × 1,354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.78x = 2,548,451.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,451.03/1,372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.42

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