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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.03, 1,897.70 and 785.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.03, 1,897.70 and 785.62 is: 1,084.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.03 : 1,897.70 = 785.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.03/1,897.70 = 785.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.03x = 1,897.70 × 785.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.03x = 1,490,871.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,871.07/1,375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.25

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