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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.68, 1,900.08 and 1,115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.68, 1,900.08 and 1,115.04 is: 1,540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.68 : 1,900.08 = 1,115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.68/1,900.08 = 1,115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.68x = 1,900.08 × 1,115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.68x = 2,118,665.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,665.20/1,375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.09

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