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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.85, 2,062.38 and 681.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.85, 2,062.38 and 681.48 is: 1,021.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.85 : 2,062.38 = 681.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.85/2,062.38 = 681.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.85x = 2,062.38 × 681.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.85x = 1,405,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,470.72/1,375.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.53

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