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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.67, 1,898.06 and 816.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.67, 1,898.06 and 816.26 is: 1,126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.67 : 1,898.06 = 816.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.67/1,898.06 = 816.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.67x = 1,898.06 × 816.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.67x = 1,549,310.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,310.46/1,375.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.22

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