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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.36, 1,900.50 and 1,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.36, 1,900.50 and 1,043.20 is: 1,441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.36 : 1,900.50 = 1,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.36/1,900.50 = 1,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.36x = 1,900.50 × 1,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.36x = 1,982,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,601.60/1,375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.51

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