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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.49, 1,898.37 and 955.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.49, 1,898.37 and 955.61 is: 1,318.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.49 : 1,898.37 = 955.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.49/1,898.37 = 955.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.49x = 1,898.37 × 955.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.49x = 1,814,106.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,106.10/1,375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.88

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