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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.71, 2,063.64 and 401.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.71, 2,063.64 and 401.82 is: 602.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.71 : 2,063.64 = 401.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.71/2,063.64 = 401.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.71x = 2,063.64 × 401.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.71x = 829,211.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,211.82/1,375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.75

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