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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.52, 1,895.22 and 783.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.52, 1,895.22 and 783.84 is: 1,081.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.52 : 1,895.22 = 783.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.52/1,895.22 = 783.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.52x = 1,895.22 × 783.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.52x = 1,485,549.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,549.24/1,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.56

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