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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.08, 2,062.78 and 401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.08, 2,062.78 and 401.16 is: 601.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.08 : 2,062.78 = 401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.08/2,062.78 = 401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.08x = 2,062.78 × 401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.08x = 827,504.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,504.82/1,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.79

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