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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.43, 1,895.94 and 1,042.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.43, 1,895.94 and 1,042.52 is: 1,437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.43 : 1,895.94 = 1,042.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.43/1,895.94 = 1,042.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.43x = 1,895.94 × 1,042.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.43x = 1,976,545.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,545.89/1,375.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.04

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