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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.63, 2,063.44 and 401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.63, 2,063.44 and 401.74 is: 602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.63 : 2,063.44 = 401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.63/2,063.44 = 401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.63x = 2,063.44 × 401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.63x = 828,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,955.06/1,375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.60

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