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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.29, 1,894.42 and 812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.29, 1,894.42 and 812.80 is: 1,121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.29 : 1,894.42 = 812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.29/1,894.42 = 812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.29x = 1,894.42 × 812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.29x = 1,539,787.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,787.96/1,373.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.24

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