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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.31, 2,063.00 and 401.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.31, 2,063.00 and 401.42 is: 602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.31 : 2,063.00 = 401.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.31/2,063.00 = 401.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.31x = 2,063.00 × 401.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.31x = 828,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,135.62/1,375.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.14

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