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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.35, 1,894.75 and 783.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.35, 1,894.75 and 783.46 is: 1,080.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.35 : 1,894.75 = 783.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.35/1,894.75 = 783.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.35x = 1,894.75 × 783.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.35x = 1,484,447.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,447.44/1,373.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.90

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