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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.48, 2,063.24 and 401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.48, 2,063.24 and 401.36 is: 602.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.48 : 2,063.24 = 401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.48/2,063.24 = 401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.48x = 2,063.24 × 401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.48x = 828,102.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,102.01/1,375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.05

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