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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.65, 2,063.65 and 401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.65, 2,063.65 and 401.73 is: 602.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.65 : 2,063.65 = 401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.65/2,063.65 = 401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.65x = 2,063.65 × 401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.65x = 829,036.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,036.28/1,375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.65

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