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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.21, 1,897.47 and 815.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.21, 1,897.47 and 815.55 is: 1,125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.21 : 1,897.47 = 815.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.21/1,897.47 = 815.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.21x = 1,897.47 × 815.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.21x = 1,547,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,481.66/1,375.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.27

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