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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.36, 1,897.92 and 785.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.36, 1,897.92 and 785.82 is: 1,084.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.36 : 1,897.92 = 785.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.36/1,897.92 = 785.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.36x = 1,897.92 × 785.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.36x = 1,491,423.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,423.49/1,375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.39

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