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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.47, 2,063.20 and 401.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.47, 2,063.20 and 401.58 is: 602.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.47 : 2,063.20 = 401.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.47/2,063.20 = 401.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.47x = 2,063.20 × 401.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.47x = 828,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,539.86/1,375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.37

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