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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.65, 1,895.77 and 784.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.65, 1,895.77 and 784.27 is: 1,082.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.65 : 1,895.77 = 784.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.65/1,895.77 = 784.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.65x = 1,895.77 × 784.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.65x = 1,486,795.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,795.54/1,373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.37

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