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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.06, 2,062.61 and 401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.06, 2,062.61 and 401.24 is: 601.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.06 : 2,062.61 = 401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.06/2,062.61 = 401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.06x = 2,062.61 × 401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.06x = 827,601.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,601.64/1,375.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.87

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