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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.32, 1,898.04 and 785.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.32, 1,898.04 and 785.88 is: 1,084.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.32 : 1,898.04 = 785.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.32/1,898.04 = 785.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.32x = 1,898.04 × 785.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.32x = 1,491,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,631.68/1,375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.57

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