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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.76, 1,895.40 and 1,078.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.76, 1,895.40 and 1,078.11 is: 1,487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.76 : 1,895.40 = 1,078.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.76/1,895.40 = 1,078.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.76x = 1,895.40 × 1,078.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.76x = 2,043,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,449.69/1,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.49

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