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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.90, 1,893.96 and 1,215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.90, 1,893.96 and 1,215.70 is: 1,677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.90 : 1,893.96 = 1,215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.90/1,893.96 = 1,215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.90x = 1,893.96 × 1,215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.90x = 2,302,487.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,487.17/1,372.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.10

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