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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373, 1,894.70 and 783.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373, 1,894.70 and 783.58 is: 1,081.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373 : 1,894.70 = 783.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373/1,894.70 = 783.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373x = 1,894.70 × 783.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373x = 1,484,649.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,649.03/1,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.32

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