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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.27, 2,062.97 and 450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.27, 2,062.97 and 450.45 is: 675.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.27 : 2,062.97 = 450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.27/2,062.97 = 450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.27x = 2,062.97 × 450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.27x = 929,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,271.12/1,375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.70

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