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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.98, 2,063.96 and 595.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.98, 2,063.96 and 595.95 is: 893.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.98 : 2,063.96 = 595.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.98/2,063.96 = 595.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.98x = 2,063.96 × 595.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.98x = 1,230,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,016.96/1,375.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.92

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