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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.35, 1,897.94 and 808.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.35, 1,897.94 and 808.34 is: 1,115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.35 : 1,897.94 = 808.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.35/1,897.94 = 808.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.35x = 1,897.94 × 808.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.35x = 1,534,167.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,167.29/1,375.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.47

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