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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.87, 1,894.75 and 813.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.87, 1,894.75 and 813.82 is: 1,123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.87 : 1,894.75 = 813.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.87/1,894.75 = 813.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.87x = 1,894.75 × 813.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.87x = 1,541,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,985.45/1,372.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.18

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