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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.25, 1,895.07 and 743.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.25, 1,895.07 and 743.76 is: 1,026.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.25 : 1,895.07 = 743.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.25/1,895.07 = 743.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.25x = 1,895.07 × 743.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.25x = 1,409,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,469.74/1,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.38

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