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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.84, 2,063.53 and 509.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.84, 2,063.53 and 509.95 is: 764.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.84 : 2,063.53 = 509.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.84/2,063.53 = 509.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.84x = 2,063.53 × 509.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.84x = 1,052,297.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,297.12/1,375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.84

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