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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.50, 1,895.42 and 783.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.50, 1,895.42 and 783.92 is: 1,081.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.50 : 1,895.42 = 783.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.50/1,895.42 = 783.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.50x = 1,895.42 × 783.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.50x = 1,485,857.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,857.65/1,373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.80

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