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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.03, 1,897.59 and 785.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.03, 1,897.59 and 785.44 is: 1,083.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.03 : 1,897.59 = 785.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.03/1,897.59 = 785.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.03x = 1,897.59 × 785.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.03x = 1,490,443.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,443.09/1,375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.93

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