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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.56, 2,063.40 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.56, 2,063.40 and 401.76 is: 602.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.56 : 2,063.40 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.56/2,063.40 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.56x = 2,063.40 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.56x = 828,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,991.58/1,375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.66

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