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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.22, 1,902.16 and 1,085.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.22, 1,902.16 and 1,085.70 is: 1,498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.22 : 1,902.16 = 1,085.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.22/1,902.16 = 1,085.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.22x = 1,902.16 × 1,085.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.22x = 2,065,175.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,175.11/1,378.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.44

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