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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.89, 2,063.85 and 1,101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.89, 2,063.85 and 1,101.63 is: 1,652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.89 : 2,063.85 = 1,101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.89/2,063.85 = 1,101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.89x = 2,063.85 × 1,101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.89x = 2,273,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,599.08/1,375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.46

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