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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.45, 2,060.13 and 724.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.45, 2,060.13 and 724.83 is: 1,085.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.45 : 2,060.13 = 724.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.45/2,060.13 = 724.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.45x = 2,060.13 × 724.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.45x = 1,493,244.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,244.03/1,375.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.64

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