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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.01, 2,062.85 and 401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.01, 2,062.85 and 401.12 is: 601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.01 : 2,062.85 = 401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.01/2,062.85 = 401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.01x = 2,062.85 × 401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.01x = 827,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,448.06/1,375.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.78

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