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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.79, 1,895.78 and 784.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.79, 1,895.78 and 784.32 is: 1,082.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.79 : 1,895.78 = 784.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.79/1,895.78 = 784.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.79x = 1,895.78 × 784.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.79x = 1,486,898.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,898.81/1,373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.34

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