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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.89, 1,895.02 and 783.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.89, 1,895.02 and 783.82 is: 1,081.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.89 : 1,895.02 = 783.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.89/1,895.02 = 783.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.89x = 1,895.02 × 783.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.89x = 1,485,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,354.58/1,372.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.92

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