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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.39, 2,063.28 and 401.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.39, 2,063.28 and 401.35 is: 602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.39 : 2,063.28 = 401.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.39/2,063.28 = 401.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.39x = 2,063.28 × 401.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.39x = 828,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,095.42/1,375.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.08

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