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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.40, 1,895.64 and 1,222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.40, 1,895.64 and 1,222.71 is: 1,685.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.40 : 1,895.64 = 1,222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.40/1,895.64 = 1,222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.40x = 1,895.64 × 1,222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.40x = 2,317,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,817.98/1,375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.20

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