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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.53, 1,898.33 and 786.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.53, 1,898.33 and 786.25 is: 1,085.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.53 : 1,898.33 = 786.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.53/1,898.33 = 786.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.53x = 1,898.33 × 786.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.53x = 1,492,561.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,561.96/1,375.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.08

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