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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.27, 2,061.02 and 583.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.27, 2,061.02 and 583.97 is: 875.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.27 : 2,061.02 = 583.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.27/2,061.02 = 583.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.27x = 2,061.02 × 583.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.27x = 1,203,565.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,565.00/1,375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.15

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