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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.96, 1,894.62 and 783.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.96, 1,894.62 and 783.48 is: 1,081.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.96 : 1,894.62 = 783.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.96/1,894.62 = 783.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.96x = 1,894.62 × 783.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.96x = 1,484,396.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,396.88/1,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.17

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