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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.05, 1,896.94 and 815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.05, 1,896.94 and 815.20 is: 1,124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.05 : 1,896.94 = 815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.05/1,896.94 = 815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.05x = 1,896.94 × 815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.05x = 1,546,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,380.90/1,375.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.60

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