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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.04, 1,894.78 and 783.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.04, 1,894.78 and 783.59 is: 1,081.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.04 : 1,894.78 = 783.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.04/1,894.78 = 783.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.04x = 1,894.78 × 783.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.04x = 1,484,719.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,719.23/1,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.34

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