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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.66, 1,895.79 and 784.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.66, 1,895.79 and 784.29 is: 1,082.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.66 : 1,895.79 = 784.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.66/1,895.79 = 784.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.66x = 1,895.79 × 784.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.66x = 1,486,839.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,839.66/1,373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.39

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