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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.44, 1,895.32 and 784.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.44, 1,895.32 and 784.04 is: 1,081.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.44 : 1,895.32 = 784.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.44/1,895.32 = 784.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.44x = 1,895.32 × 784.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.44x = 1,486,006.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,006.69/1,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.96

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