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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.71, 1,898.16 and 816.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.71, 1,898.16 and 816.05 is: 1,125.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.71 : 1,898.16 = 816.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.71/1,898.16 = 816.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.71x = 1,898.16 × 816.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.71x = 1,548,983.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,983.98/1,375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.95

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