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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.13, 1,897.67 and 745.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.13, 1,897.67 and 745.65 is: 1,028.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.13 : 1,897.67 = 745.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.13/1,897.67 = 745.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.13x = 1,897.67 × 745.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.13x = 1,414,997.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,997.64/1,375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.99

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