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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.35, 2,063.94 and 913.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.35, 2,063.94 and 913.65 is: 1,371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.35 : 2,063.94 = 913.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.35/2,063.94 = 913.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.35x = 2,063.94 × 913.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.35x = 1,885,718.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,718.78/1,375.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.08

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