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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.53, 2,063.35 and 451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.53, 2,063.35 and 451.14 is: 676.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.53 : 2,063.35 = 451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.53/2,063.35 = 451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.53x = 2,063.35 × 451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.53x = 930,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,849.40/1,375.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.72

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