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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.18, 2,063.61 and 595.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.18, 2,063.61 and 595.39 is: 893.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.18 : 2,063.61 = 595.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.18/2,063.61 = 595.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.18x = 2,063.61 × 595.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.18x = 1,228,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,652.76/1,375.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.45

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