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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.88, 1,895.86 and 784.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.88, 1,895.86 and 784.32 is: 1,082.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.88 : 1,895.86 = 784.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.88/1,895.86 = 784.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.88x = 1,895.86 × 784.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.88x = 1,486,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,960.92/1,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.31

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