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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.33, 1,898.07 and 786.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.33, 1,898.07 and 786.05 is: 1,084.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.33 : 1,898.07 = 786.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.33/1,898.07 = 786.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.33x = 1,898.07 × 786.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.33x = 1,491,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,977.92/1,375.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.81

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