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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.52, 1,895.36 and 813.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.52, 1,895.36 and 813.98 is: 1,123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.52 : 1,895.36 = 813.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.52/1,895.36 = 813.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.52x = 1,895.36 × 813.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.52x = 1,542,785.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,785.13/1,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.23

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