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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.41, 2,063.37 and 401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.41, 2,063.37 and 401.46 is: 602.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.41 : 2,063.37 = 401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.41/2,063.37 = 401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.41x = 2,063.37 × 401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.41x = 828,354.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,354.29/1,375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.26

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