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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.22, 1,897.24 and 785.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.22, 1,897.24 and 785.63 is: 1,083.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.22 : 1,897.24 = 785.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.22/1,897.24 = 785.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.22x = 1,897.24 × 785.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.22x = 1,490,528.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,528.66/1,375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.85

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