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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.43, 1,895.34 and 784.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.43, 1,895.34 and 784.15 is: 1,082.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.43 : 1,895.34 = 784.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.43/1,895.34 = 784.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.43x = 1,895.34 × 784.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.43x = 1,486,230.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,230.86/1,373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.13

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