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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.31, 1,898.01 and 1,080.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.31, 1,898.01 and 1,080.07 is: 1,490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.31 : 1,898.01 = 1,080.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.31/1,898.01 = 1,080.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.31x = 1,898.01 × 1,080.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.31x = 2,049,983.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,983.66/1,375.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.56

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