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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.52, 1,895.49 and 784.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.52, 1,895.49 and 784.11 is: 1,082.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.52 : 1,895.49 = 784.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.52/1,895.49 = 784.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.52x = 1,895.49 × 784.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.52x = 1,486,272.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,272.66/1,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.09

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