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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.60, 2,051.68 and 1,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.60, 2,051.68 and 1,334.56 is: 1,990.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.60 : 2,051.68 = 1,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.60/2,051.68 = 1,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.60x = 2,051.68 × 1,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.60x = 2,738,090.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,090.06/1,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.47

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