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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.58, 2,063.52 and 401.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.58, 2,063.52 and 401.72 is: 602.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.58 : 2,063.52 = 401.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.58/2,063.52 = 401.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.58x = 2,063.52 × 401.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.58x = 828,957.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,957.25/1,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.62

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