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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.94, 1,894.40 and 813.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.94, 1,894.40 and 813.43 is: 1,122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.94 : 1,894.40 = 813.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.94/1,894.40 = 813.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.94x = 1,894.40 × 813.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.94x = 1,540,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,967.72/1,372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.39

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