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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.84, 1,894.59 and 813.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.84, 1,894.59 and 813.33 is: 1,122.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.84 : 1,894.59 = 813.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.84/1,894.59 = 813.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.84x = 1,894.59 × 813.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.84x = 1,540,926.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,926.88/1,372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.44

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