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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.91, 1,895.49 and 784.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.91, 1,895.49 and 784.09 is: 1,081.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.91 : 1,895.49 = 784.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.91/1,895.49 = 784.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.91x = 1,895.49 × 784.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.91x = 1,486,234.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,234.75/1,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.76

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