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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.64, 1,898.33 and 778.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.64, 1,898.33 and 778.15 is: 1,073.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.64 : 1,898.33 = 778.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.64/1,898.33 = 778.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.64x = 1,898.33 × 778.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.64x = 1,477,185.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,185.49/1,375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.82

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