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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.18, 1,895.25 and 813.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.18, 1,895.25 and 813.97 is: 1,123.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.18 : 1,895.25 = 813.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.18/1,895.25 = 813.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.18x = 1,895.25 × 813.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.18x = 1,542,682.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,682.82/1,373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.44

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