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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.42, 1,895.30 and 783.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.42, 1,895.30 and 783.95 is: 1,081.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.42 : 1,895.30 = 783.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.42/1,895.30 = 783.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.42x = 1,895.30 × 783.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.42x = 1,485,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,809.98/1,373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.83

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