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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.33, 2,063.07 and 401.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.33, 2,063.07 and 401.51 is: 602.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.33 : 2,063.07 = 401.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.33/2,063.07 = 401.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.33x = 2,063.07 × 401.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.33x = 828,343.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,343.24/1,375.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.29

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