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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.59, 2,063.42 and 509.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.59, 2,063.42 and 509.91 is: 764.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.59 : 2,063.42 = 509.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.59/2,063.42 = 509.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.59x = 2,063.42 × 509.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.59x = 1,052,155.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,155.94/1,375.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.88

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