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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.52, 2,063.12 and 401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.52, 2,063.12 and 401.52 is: 602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.52 : 2,063.12 = 401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.52/2,063.12 = 401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.52x = 2,063.12 × 401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.52x = 828,383.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,383.94/1,375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.23

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