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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.21, 2,063.00 and 450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.21, 2,063.00 and 450.46 is: 675.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.21 : 2,063.00 = 450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.21/2,063.00 = 450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.21x = 2,063.00 × 450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.21x = 929,302.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,302.68/1,375.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.75

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