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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.35, 1,898.34 and 786.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.35, 1,898.34 and 786.06 is: 1,084.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.35 : 1,898.34 = 786.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.35/1,898.34 = 786.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.35x = 1,898.34 × 786.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.35x = 1,492,209.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,209.14/1,375.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.97

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