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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.78, 1,894.44 and 783.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.78, 1,894.44 and 783.33 is: 1,080.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.78 : 1,894.44 = 783.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.78/1,894.44 = 783.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.78x = 1,894.44 × 783.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.78x = 1,483,968.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,968.44/1,372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.99

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