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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.57, 1,898.29 and 786.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.57, 1,898.29 and 786.45 is: 1,085.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.57 : 1,898.29 = 786.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.57/1,898.29 = 786.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.57x = 1,898.29 × 786.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.57x = 1,492,910.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,910.17/1,375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.30

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