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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.38, 1,897.98 and 786.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.38, 1,897.98 and 786.11 is: 1,084.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.38 : 1,897.98 = 786.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.38/1,897.98 = 786.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.38x = 1,897.98 × 786.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.38x = 1,492,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,013.04/1,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.80

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