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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.86, 2,059.90 and 1,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.86, 2,059.90 and 1,246.10 is: 1,865.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.86 : 2,059.90 = 1,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.86/2,059.90 = 1,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.86x = 2,059.90 × 1,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.86x = 2,566,841.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,841.39/1,375.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.63

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