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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.61, 1,898.27 and 816.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.61, 1,898.27 and 816.14 is: 1,126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.61 : 1,898.27 = 816.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.61/1,898.27 = 816.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.61x = 1,898.27 × 816.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.61x = 1,549,248.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,248.07/1,375.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.23

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