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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.58, 1,895.27 and 784.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.58, 1,895.27 and 784.31 is: 1,082.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.58 : 1,895.27 = 784.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.58/1,895.27 = 784.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.58x = 1,895.27 × 784.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.58x = 1,486,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,465.82/1,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.18

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