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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.20, 1,898.12 and 786.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.20, 1,898.12 and 786.08 is: 1,084.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.20 : 1,898.12 = 786.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.20/1,898.12 = 786.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.20x = 1,898.12 × 786.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.20x = 1,492,060.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,060.75/1,375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.98

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