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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.52, 2,061.46 and 1,192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.52, 2,061.46 and 1,192.06 is: 1,786.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.52 : 2,061.46 = 1,192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.52/2,061.46 = 1,192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.52x = 2,061.46 × 1,192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.52x = 2,457,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,367.74/1,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.50

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