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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.04, 2,062.72 and 401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.04, 2,062.72 and 401.28 is: 601.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.04 : 2,062.72 = 401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.04/2,062.72 = 401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.04x = 2,062.72 × 401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.04x = 827,728.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,728.28/1,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.97

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