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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.55, 1,895.33 and 783.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.55, 1,895.33 and 783.98 is: 1,081.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.55 : 1,895.33 = 783.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.55/1,895.33 = 783.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.55x = 1,895.33 × 783.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.55x = 1,485,887.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,887.42/1,373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.79

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