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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.01, 2,062.38 and 387.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.01, 2,062.38 and 387.74 is: 581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.01 : 2,062.38 = 387.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.01/2,062.38 = 387.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.01x = 2,062.38 × 387.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.01x = 799,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,672.38/1,375.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.58

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