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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.92, 1,894.66 and 783.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.92, 1,894.66 and 783.66 is: 1,081.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.92 : 1,894.66 = 783.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.92/1,894.66 = 783.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.92x = 1,894.66 × 783.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.92x = 1,484,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,769.26/1,372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.47

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