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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.11, 2,062.97 and 401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.11, 2,062.97 and 401.30 is: 602.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.11 : 2,062.97 = 401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.11/2,062.97 = 401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.11x = 2,062.97 × 401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.11x = 827,867.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,867.85/1,375.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.04

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