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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.54, 2,063.67 and 401.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.54, 2,063.67 and 401.65 is: 602.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.54 : 2,063.67 = 401.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.54/2,063.67 = 401.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.54x = 2,063.67 × 401.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.54x = 828,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,873.06/1,375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.58

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