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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.10, 1,897.40 and 777.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.10, 1,897.40 and 777.32 is: 1,072.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.10 : 1,897.40 = 777.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.10/1,897.40 = 777.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.10x = 1,897.40 × 777.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.10x = 1,474,873.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,873.59/1,375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.56

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