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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.35, 1,897.77 and 785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.35, 1,897.77 and 785.76 is: 1,084.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.35 : 1,897.77 = 785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.35/1,897.77 = 785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.35x = 1,897.77 × 785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.35x = 1,491,191.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,191.76/1,375.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.23

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