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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.97, 2,060.78 and 1,066.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.97, 2,060.78 and 1,066.82 is: 1,597.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.97 : 2,060.78 = 1,066.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.97/2,060.78 = 1,066.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.97x = 2,060.78 × 1,066.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.97x = 2,198,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,465.68/1,375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.76

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