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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.20, 2,062.80 and 401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.20, 2,062.80 and 401.36 is: 602.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.20 : 2,062.80 = 401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.20/2,062.80 = 401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.20x = 2,062.80 × 401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.20x = 827,915.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,915.09/1,375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.03

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