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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.80, 1,895.97 and 784.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.80, 1,895.97 and 784.57 is: 1,082.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.80 : 1,895.97 = 784.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.80/1,895.97 = 784.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.80x = 1,895.97 × 784.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.80x = 1,487,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,521.18/1,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.78

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