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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.75, 2,063.89 and 451.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.75, 2,063.89 and 451.37 is: 677.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.75 : 2,063.89 = 451.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.75/2,063.89 = 451.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.75x = 2,063.89 × 451.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.75x = 931,578.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,578.03/1,375.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.14

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