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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.56, 2,062.42 and 682.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.56, 2,062.42 and 682.55 is: 1,023.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.56 : 2,062.42 = 682.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.56/2,062.42 = 682.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.56x = 2,062.42 × 682.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.56x = 1,407,704.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,704.77/1,375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.37

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