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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.02, 1,891.54 and 1,206.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.02, 1,891.54 and 1,206.21 is: 1,659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.02 : 1,891.54 = 1,206.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.02/1,891.54 = 1,206.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.02x = 1,891.54 × 1,206.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.02x = 2,281,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,594.46/1,375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.32

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