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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.66, 1,898.42 and 816.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.66, 1,898.42 and 816.41 is: 1,126.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.66 : 1,898.42 = 816.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.66/1,898.42 = 816.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.66x = 1,898.42 × 816.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.66x = 1,549,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,875.50/1,375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.64

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