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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.31, 1,895.40 and 783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.31, 1,895.40 and 783.90 is: 1,081.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.31 : 1,895.40 = 783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.31/1,895.40 = 783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.31x = 1,895.40 × 783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.31x = 1,485,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,804.06/1,373.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.91

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