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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.48, 1,899.72 and 932.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.48, 1,899.72 and 932.61 is: 1,288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.48 : 1,899.72 = 932.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.48/1,899.72 = 932.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.48x = 1,899.72 × 932.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.48x = 1,771,704.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,704.99/1,375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.06

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