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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.25, 2,062.98 and 450.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.25, 2,062.98 and 450.78 is: 676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.25 : 2,062.98 = 450.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.25/2,062.98 = 450.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.25x = 2,062.98 × 450.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.25x = 929,950.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,950.12/1,375.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.21

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