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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.77, 2,048.43 and 975.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.77, 2,048.43 and 975.15 is: 1,463.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.77 : 2,048.43 = 975.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.77/2,048.43 = 975.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.77x = 2,048.43 × 975.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.77x = 1,997,521.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,521.64/1,364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.63

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