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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.04, 2,063.91 and 1,008.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.04, 2,063.91 and 1,008.79 is: 1,514.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.04 : 2,063.91 = 1,008.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.04/2,063.91 = 1,008.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.04x = 2,063.91 × 1,008.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.04x = 2,082,051.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,051.77/1,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.18

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