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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.43, 1,898.16 and 786.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.43, 1,898.16 and 786.16 is: 1,084.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.43 : 1,898.16 = 786.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.43/1,898.16 = 786.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.43x = 1,898.16 × 786.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.43x = 1,492,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,257.47/1,375.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.94

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