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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.19, 1,895.01 and 783.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.19, 1,895.01 and 783.85 is: 1,081.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.19 : 1,895.01 = 783.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.19/1,895.01 = 783.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.19x = 1,895.01 × 783.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.19x = 1,485,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,403.59/1,373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.72

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