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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.54, 2,063.96 and 855.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.54, 2,063.96 and 855.42 is: 1,283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.54 : 2,063.96 = 855.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.54/2,063.96 = 855.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.54x = 2,063.96 × 855.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.54x = 1,765,552.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,552.66/1,375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.53

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