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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.62, 1,898.52 and 1,003.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.62, 1,898.52 and 1,003.83 is: 1,385.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.62 : 1,898.52 = 1,003.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.62/1,898.52 = 1,003.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.62x = 1,898.52 × 1,003.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.62x = 1,905,791.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,905,791.33/1,375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.41

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