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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.61, 2,063.28 and 450.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.61, 2,063.28 and 450.95 is: 676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.61 : 2,063.28 = 450.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.61/2,063.28 = 450.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.61x = 2,063.28 × 450.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.61x = 930,436.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,436.12/1,375.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.38

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