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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.48, 2,064.23 and 856.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.48, 2,064.23 and 856.23 is: 1,284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.48 : 2,064.23 = 856.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.48/2,064.23 = 856.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.48x = 2,064.23 × 856.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.48x = 1,767,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,456.53/1,375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.98

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