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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.92, 2,064.48 and 595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.92, 2,064.48 and 595.80 is: 893.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.92 : 2,064.48 = 595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.92/2,064.48 = 595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.92x = 2,064.48 × 595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.92x = 1,230,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,017.18/1,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.96

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