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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.19, 1,895.28 and 1,001.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.19, 1,895.28 and 1,001.58 is: 1,380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.19 : 1,895.28 = 1,001.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.19/1,895.28 = 1,001.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.19x = 1,895.28 × 1,001.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.19x = 1,898,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,274.54/1,375.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.37

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