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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.93, 1,898.76 and 778.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.93, 1,898.76 and 778.42 is: 1,074.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.93 : 1,898.76 = 778.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.93/1,898.76 = 778.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.93x = 1,898.76 × 778.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.93x = 1,478,023.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,023.27/1,375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.20

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