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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.26, 1,894.65 and 783.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.26, 1,894.65 and 783.68 is: 1,081.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.26 : 1,894.65 = 783.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.26/1,894.65 = 783.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.26x = 1,894.65 × 783.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.26x = 1,484,799.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,799.31/1,373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.22

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