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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.64, 1,896.05 and 784.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.64, 1,896.05 and 784.57 is: 1,082.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.64 : 1,896.05 = 784.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.64/1,896.05 = 784.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.64x = 1,896.05 × 784.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.64x = 1,487,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,583.95/1,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.95

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