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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.60, 1,898.33 and 816.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.60, 1,898.33 and 816.34 is: 1,126.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.60 : 1,898.33 = 816.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.60/1,898.33 = 816.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.60x = 1,898.33 × 816.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.60x = 1,549,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,682.71/1,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.55

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