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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.10, 1,897.77 and 785.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.10, 1,897.77 and 785.68 is: 1,084.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.10 : 1,897.77 = 785.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.10/1,897.77 = 785.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.10x = 1,897.77 × 785.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.10x = 1,491,039.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,039.93/1,375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.31

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