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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.05, 2,063.60 and 855.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.05, 2,063.60 and 855.81 is: 1,284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.05 : 2,063.60 = 855.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.05/2,063.60 = 855.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.05x = 2,063.60 × 855.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.05x = 1,766,034.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,034.92/1,375.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.34

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