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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.71, 1,898.46 and 808.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.71, 1,898.46 and 808.68 is: 1,115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.71 : 1,898.46 = 808.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.71/1,898.46 = 808.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.71x = 1,898.46 × 808.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.71x = 1,535,246.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,246.63/1,375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.97

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