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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.51, 2,061.25 and 788.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.51, 2,061.25 and 788.71 is: 1,181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.51 : 2,061.25 = 788.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.51/2,061.25 = 788.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.51x = 2,061.25 × 788.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.51x = 1,625,721.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,721.36/1,375.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.91

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