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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.92, 1,894.56 and 813.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.92, 1,894.56 and 813.45 is: 1,122.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.92 : 1,894.56 = 813.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.92/1,894.56 = 813.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.92x = 1,894.56 × 813.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.92x = 1,541,116.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,116.29/1,372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.51

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