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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.23, 2,062.88 and 401.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.23, 2,062.88 and 401.41 is: 602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.23 : 2,062.88 = 401.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.23/2,062.88 = 401.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.23x = 2,062.88 × 401.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.23x = 828,060.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,060.66/1,375.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.13

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