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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.38, 2,063.14 and 401.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.38, 2,063.14 and 401.45 is: 602.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.38 : 2,063.14 = 401.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.38/2,063.14 = 401.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.38x = 2,063.14 × 401.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.38x = 828,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,253.71/1,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.20

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