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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.93, 1,894.70 and 783.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.93, 1,894.70 and 783.65 is: 1,081.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.93 : 1,894.70 = 783.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.93/1,894.70 = 783.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.93x = 1,894.70 × 783.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.93x = 1,484,788.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,788.35/1,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.48

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