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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.60, 2,063.36 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.60, 2,063.36 and 451.20 is: 676.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.60 : 2,063.36 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.60/2,063.36 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.60x = 2,063.36 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.60x = 930,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,988.03/1,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.79

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