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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.36, 1,898.00 and 785.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.36, 1,898.00 and 785.90 is: 1,084.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.36 : 1,898.00 = 785.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.36/1,898.00 = 785.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.36x = 1,898.00 × 785.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.36x = 1,491,630.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,630.67/1,375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.54

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