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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.71, 2,063.58 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.71, 2,063.58 and 451.36 is: 677.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.71 : 2,063.58 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.71/2,063.58 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.71x = 2,063.58 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.71x = 931,417.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,417.47/1,375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.04

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