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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.69, 1,895.72 and 784.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.69, 1,895.72 and 784.19 is: 1,082.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.69 : 1,895.72 = 784.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.69/1,895.72 = 784.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.69x = 1,895.72 × 784.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.69x = 1,486,591.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,591.27/1,373.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.19

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