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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.96, 1,895.96 and 776.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.96, 1,895.96 and 776.51 is: 1,071.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.96 : 1,895.96 = 776.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.96/1,895.96 = 776.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.96x = 1,895.96 × 776.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.96x = 1,472,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,218.54/1,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.51

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