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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.25, 1,896.96 and 815.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.25, 1,896.96 and 815.31 is: 1,124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.25 : 1,896.96 = 815.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.25/1,896.96 = 815.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.25x = 1,896.96 × 815.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.25x = 1,546,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,610.46/1,375.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.60

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