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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.59, 1,895.32 and 775.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.59, 1,895.32 and 775.81 is: 1,070.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.59 : 1,895.32 = 775.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.59/1,895.32 = 775.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.59x = 1,895.32 × 775.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.59x = 1,470,405.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,405.81/1,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.48

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