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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.92, 1,898.17 and 786.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.92, 1,898.17 and 786.24 is: 1,084.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.92 : 1,898.17 = 786.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.92/1,898.17 = 786.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.92x = 1,898.17 × 786.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.92x = 1,492,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,415.22/1,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.67

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