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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.41, 1,898.19 and 785.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.41, 1,898.19 and 785.95 is: 1,084.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.41 : 1,898.19 = 785.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.41/1,898.19 = 785.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.41x = 1,898.19 × 785.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.41x = 1,491,882.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,882.43/1,375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.68

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