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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.12, 1,897.52 and 785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.12, 1,897.52 and 785.60 is: 1,084.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.12 : 1,897.52 = 785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.12/1,897.52 = 785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.12x = 1,897.52 × 785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.12x = 1,490,691.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,691.71/1,375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.04

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