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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.98, 1,895.60 and 784.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.98, 1,895.60 and 784.30 is: 1,082.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.98 : 1,895.60 = 784.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.98/1,895.60 = 784.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.98x = 1,895.60 × 784.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.98x = 1,486,719.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,719.08/1,373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.05

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