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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.19, 1,895.00 and 783.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.19, 1,895.00 and 783.71 is: 1,081.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.19 : 1,895.00 = 783.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.19/1,895.00 = 783.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.19x = 1,895.00 × 783.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.19x = 1,485,129.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,129.47/1,373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.52

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