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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.48, 2,062.26 and 1,101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.48, 2,062.26 and 1,101.50 is: 1,651.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.48 : 2,062.26 = 1,101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.48/2,062.26 = 1,101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.48x = 2,062.26 × 1,101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.48x = 2,271,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,576.81/1,375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.48

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