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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.36, 1,898.88 and 1,227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.36, 1,898.88 and 1,227.74 is: 1,695.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.36 : 1,898.88 = 1,227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.36/1,898.88 = 1,227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.36x = 1,898.88 × 1,227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.36x = 2,331,330.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331,330.93/1,375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.07

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