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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.01, 1,894.89 and 783.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.01, 1,894.89 and 783.74 is: 1,081.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.01 : 1,894.89 = 783.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.01/1,894.89 = 783.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.01x = 1,894.89 × 783.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.01x = 1,485,091.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,091.61/1,373.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.63

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