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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.19, 2,062.80 and 450.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.19, 2,062.80 and 450.82 is: 676.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.19 : 2,062.80 = 450.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.19/2,062.80 = 450.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.19x = 2,062.80 × 450.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.19x = 929,951.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,951.50/1,375.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.23

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