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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.08, 1,897.37 and 785.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.08, 1,897.37 and 785.65 is: 1,084.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.08 : 1,897.37 = 785.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.08/1,897.37 = 785.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.08x = 1,897.37 × 785.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.08x = 1,490,670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,670.99/1,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.06

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