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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.03, 2,060.88 and 594.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.03, 2,060.88 and 594.82 is: 891.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.03 : 2,060.88 = 594.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.03/2,060.88 = 594.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.03x = 2,060.88 × 594.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.03x = 1,225,852.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,852.64/1,375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.51

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