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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.11, 2,061.39 and 594.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.11, 2,061.39 and 594.62 is: 891.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.11 : 2,061.39 = 594.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.11/2,061.39 = 594.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.11x = 2,061.39 × 594.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.11x = 1,225,733.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,733.41/1,375.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.37

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