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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.59, 1,895.40 and 776.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.59, 1,895.40 and 776.01 is: 1,070.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.59 : 1,895.40 = 776.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.59/1,895.40 = 776.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.59x = 1,895.40 × 776.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.59x = 1,470,856.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,856.46/1,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.81

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