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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.06, 2,063.61 and 855.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.06, 2,063.61 and 855.83 is: 1,284.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.06 : 2,063.61 = 855.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.06/2,063.61 = 855.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.06x = 2,063.61 × 855.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.06x = 1,766,099.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,099.35/1,375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.38

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