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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.53, 2,061.96 and 450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.53, 2,061.96 and 450.45 is: 675.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.53 : 2,061.96 = 450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.53/2,061.96 = 450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.53x = 2,061.96 × 450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.53x = 928,809.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,809.88/1,375.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.24

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