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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.26, 1,897.41 and 785.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.26, 1,897.41 and 785.68 is: 1,083.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.26 : 1,897.41 = 785.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.26/1,897.41 = 785.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.26x = 1,897.41 × 785.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.26x = 1,490,757.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,757.09/1,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.98

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