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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.29, 2,063.13 and 509.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.29, 2,063.13 and 509.54 is: 764.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.29 : 2,063.13 = 509.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.29/2,063.13 = 509.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.29x = 2,063.13 × 509.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.29x = 1,051,247.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,247.26/1,375.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.38

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