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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.54, 2,062.80 and 854.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.54, 2,062.80 and 854.78 is: 1,281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.54 : 2,062.80 = 854.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.54/2,062.80 = 854.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.54x = 2,062.80 × 854.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.54x = 1,763,240.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,240.18/1,375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.85

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