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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.48, 1,898.68 and 932.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.48, 1,898.68 and 932.50 is: 1,287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.48 : 1,898.68 = 932.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.48/1,898.68 = 932.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.48x = 1,898.68 × 932.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.48x = 1,770,519.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,519.10/1,375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.20

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