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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.98, 1,902.36 and 819.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.98, 1,902.36 and 819.14 is: 1,130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.98 : 1,902.36 = 819.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.98/1,902.36 = 819.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.98x = 1,902.36 × 819.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.98x = 1,558,289.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,289.66/1,378.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.03

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