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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.52, 2,064.08 and 595.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.52, 2,064.08 and 595.48 is: 893.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.52 : 2,064.08 = 595.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.52/2,064.08 = 595.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.52x = 2,064.08 × 595.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.52x = 1,229,118.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,118.36/1,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.57

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