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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.52, 2,062.84 and 450.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.52, 2,062.84 and 450.86 is: 676.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.52 : 2,062.84 = 450.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.52/2,062.84 = 450.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.52x = 2,062.84 × 450.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.52x = 930,052.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,052.04/1,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.15

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