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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.75, 1,898.50 and 808.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.75, 1,898.50 and 808.58 is: 1,115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.75 : 1,898.50 = 808.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.75/1,898.50 = 808.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.75x = 1,898.50 × 808.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.75x = 1,535,089.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,089.13/1,375.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.82

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