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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.80, 1,897.96 and 904.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.80, 1,897.96 and 904.48 is: 1,247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.80 : 1,897.96 = 904.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.80/1,897.96 = 904.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.80x = 1,897.96 × 904.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.80x = 1,716,666.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,666.86/1,375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.76

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