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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.17, 2,062.64 and 401.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.17, 2,062.64 and 401.21 is: 601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.17 : 2,062.64 = 401.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.17/2,062.64 = 401.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.17x = 2,062.64 × 401.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.17x = 827,539.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,539.48/1,375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.77

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