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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.24, 1,895.04 and 783.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.24, 1,895.04 and 783.69 is: 1,081.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.24 : 1,895.04 = 783.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.24/1,895.04 = 783.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.24x = 1,895.04 × 783.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.24x = 1,485,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,123.90/1,373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.48

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