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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.52, 1,898.12 and 815.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.52, 1,898.12 and 815.98 is: 1,125.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.52 : 1,898.12 = 815.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.52/1,898.12 = 815.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.52x = 1,898.12 × 815.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.52x = 1,548,827.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,827.96/1,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.99

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