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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.94, 1,896.30 and 784.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.94, 1,896.30 and 784.62 is: 1,082.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.94 : 1,896.30 = 784.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.94/1,896.30 = 784.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.94x = 1,896.30 × 784.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.94x = 1,487,874.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,874.91/1,373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.93

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