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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.16, 1,895.10 and 783.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.16, 1,895.10 and 783.79 is: 1,081.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.16 : 1,895.10 = 783.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.16/1,895.10 = 783.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.16x = 1,895.10 × 783.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.16x = 1,485,351.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,351.40/1,373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.70

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