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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.49, 2,061.78 and 450.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.49, 2,061.78 and 450.80 is: 675.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.49 : 2,061.78 = 450.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.49/2,061.78 = 450.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.49x = 2,061.78 × 450.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.49x = 929,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,440.12/1,375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.72

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