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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.52, 2,062.02 and 450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.52, 2,062.02 and 450.50 is: 675.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.52 : 2,062.02 = 450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.52/2,062.02 = 450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.52x = 2,062.02 × 450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.52x = 928,940.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,940.01/1,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.34

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