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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.54, 1,894.92 and 783.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.54, 1,894.92 and 783.59 is: 1,081.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.54 : 1,894.92 = 783.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.54/1,894.92 = 783.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.54x = 1,894.92 × 783.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.54x = 1,484,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,840.36/1,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.03

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