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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.83, 2,061.30 and 1,192.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.83, 2,061.30 and 1,192.37 is: 1,786.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.83 : 2,061.30 = 1,192.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.83/2,061.30 = 1,192.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.83x = 2,061.30 × 1,192.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.83x = 2,457,816.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,816.01/1,375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.42

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