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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.96, 2,064.84 and 1,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.96, 2,064.84 and 1,264.72 is: 1,897.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.96 : 2,064.84 = 1,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.96/2,064.84 = 1,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.96x = 2,064.84 × 1,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.96x = 2,611,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,444.44/1,375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.91

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