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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.37, 2,060.73 and 887.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.37, 2,060.73 and 887.39 is: 1,329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.37 : 2,060.73 = 887.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.37/2,060.73 = 887.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.37x = 2,060.73 × 887.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.37x = 1,828,660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,660.89/1,375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.58

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