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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.49, 1,895.40 and 784.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.49, 1,895.40 and 784.17 is: 1,082.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.49 : 1,895.40 = 784.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.49/1,895.40 = 784.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.49x = 1,895.40 × 784.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.49x = 1,486,315.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,315.82/1,373.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.15

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