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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.70, 1,895.83 and 784.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.70, 1,895.83 and 784.43 is: 1,082.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.70 : 1,895.83 = 784.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.70/1,895.83 = 784.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.70x = 1,895.83 × 784.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.70x = 1,487,145.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,145.93/1,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.58

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