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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.13, 1,894.94 and 783.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.13, 1,894.94 and 783.99 is: 1,081.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.13 : 1,894.94 = 783.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.13/1,894.94 = 783.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.13x = 1,894.94 × 783.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.13x = 1,485,614.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,614.01/1,373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.92

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