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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.67, 2,062.91 and 438.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.67, 2,062.91 and 438.38 is: 657.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.67 : 2,062.91 = 438.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.67/2,062.91 = 438.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.67x = 2,062.91 × 438.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.67x = 904,325.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,325.98/1,375.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.37

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