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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.53, 2,062.76 and 717.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.53, 2,062.76 and 717.21 is: 1,075.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.53 : 2,062.76 = 717.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.53/2,062.76 = 717.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.53x = 2,062.76 × 717.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.53x = 1,479,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,428.51/1,375.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.53

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