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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.02, 2,062.72 and 450.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.02, 2,062.72 and 450.64 is: 676.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.02 : 2,062.72 = 450.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.02/2,062.72 = 450.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.02x = 2,062.72 × 450.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.02x = 929,544.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,544.14/1,375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.02

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