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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.54, 2,060.13 and 826.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.54, 2,060.13 and 826.51 is: 1,237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.54 : 2,060.13 = 826.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.54/2,060.13 = 826.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.54x = 2,060.13 × 826.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.54x = 1,702,708.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,708.76/1,375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.85

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