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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.32, 2,063.23 and 450.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.32, 2,063.23 and 450.93 is: 676.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.32 : 2,063.23 = 450.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.32/2,063.23 = 450.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.32x = 2,063.23 × 450.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.32x = 930,369.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,369.84/1,375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.48

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