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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.68, 2,063.16 and 401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.68, 2,063.16 and 401.52 is: 602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.68 : 2,063.16 = 401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.68/2,063.16 = 401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.68x = 2,063.16 × 401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.68x = 828,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,400.00/1,375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.17

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