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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.67, 1,895.91 and 784.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.67, 1,895.91 and 784.11 is: 1,082.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.67 : 1,895.91 = 784.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.67/1,895.91 = 784.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.67x = 1,895.91 × 784.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.67x = 1,486,601.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,601.99/1,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.21

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