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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.01, 2,063.51 and 758.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.01, 2,063.51 and 758.55 is: 1,138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.01 : 2,063.51 = 758.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.01/2,063.51 = 758.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.01x = 2,063.51 × 758.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.01x = 1,565,275.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,275.51/1,375.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.37

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