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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.58, 2,064.66 and 758.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.58, 2,064.66 and 758.43 is: 1,138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.58 : 2,064.66 = 758.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.58/2,064.66 = 758.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.58x = 2,064.66 × 758.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.58x = 1,565,897.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,897.24/1,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.35

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