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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.28, 1,895.13 and 743.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.28, 1,895.13 and 743.81 is: 1,026.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.28 : 1,895.13 = 743.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.28/1,895.13 = 743.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.28x = 1,895.13 × 743.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.28x = 1,409,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,612.88/1,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.46

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