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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.30, 2,062.95 and 451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.30, 2,062.95 and 451 is: 676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.30 : 2,062.95 = 451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.30/2,062.95 = 451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.30x = 2,062.95 × 451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.30x = 930,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,390.45/1,375.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.50

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