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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.52, 1,898.17 and 816.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.52, 1,898.17 and 816.04 is: 1,126.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.52 : 1,898.17 = 816.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.52/1,898.17 = 816.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.52x = 1,898.17 × 816.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.52x = 1,548,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,982.98/1,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.11

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