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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.60, 2,063.46 and 682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.60, 2,063.46 and 682.60 is: 1,023.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.60 : 2,063.46 = 682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.60/2,063.46 = 682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.60x = 2,063.46 × 682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.60x = 1,408,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,517.80/1,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.93

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