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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.43, 1,895.40 and 784.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.43, 1,895.40 and 784.16 is: 1,082.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.43 : 1,895.40 = 784.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.43/1,895.40 = 784.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.43x = 1,895.40 × 784.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.43x = 1,486,283.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,283.47/1,373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.17

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