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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.20, 1,899.22 and 1,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.20, 1,899.22 and 1,080 is: 1,491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.20 : 1,899.22 = 1,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.20/1,899.22 = 1,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.20x = 1,899.22 × 1,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.20x = 2,051,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,157.60/1,375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.53

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