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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.77, 1,898.70 and 904.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.77, 1,898.70 and 904.05 is: 1,247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.77 : 1,898.70 = 904.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.77/1,898.70 = 904.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.77x = 1,898.70 × 904.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.77x = 1,716,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,519.74/1,375.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.68

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