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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.32, 2,062.98 and 401.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.32, 2,062.98 and 401.45 is: 602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.32 : 2,062.98 = 401.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.32/2,062.98 = 401.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.32x = 2,062.98 × 401.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.32x = 828,173.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,173.01/1,375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.17

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