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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.56, 2,059.88 and 911.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.56, 2,059.88 and 911.95 is: 1,365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.56 : 2,059.88 = 911.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.56/2,059.88 = 911.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.56x = 2,059.88 × 911.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.56x = 1,878,497.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,497.86/1,375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.62

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