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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.29, 2,062.50 and 450.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.29, 2,062.50 and 450.70 is: 675.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.29 : 2,062.50 = 450.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.29/2,062.50 = 450.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.29x = 2,062.50 × 450.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.29x = 929,568.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,568.75/1,375.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.91

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