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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.54, 1,895.58 and 784.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.54, 1,895.58 and 784.22 is: 1,082.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.54 : 1,895.58 = 784.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.54/1,895.58 = 784.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.54x = 1,895.58 × 784.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.54x = 1,486,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,551.75/1,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.28

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