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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.47, 2,063.50 and 682.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.47, 2,063.50 and 682.51 is: 1,023.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.47 : 2,063.50 = 682.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.47/2,063.50 = 682.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.47x = 2,063.50 × 682.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.47x = 1,408,359.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,359.39/1,375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.92

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