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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.75, 2,062.13 and 605.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.75, 2,062.13 and 605.25 is: 907.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.75 : 2,062.13 = 605.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.75/2,062.13 = 605.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.75x = 2,062.13 × 605.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.75x = 1,248,101.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,101.16/1,374.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.88

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