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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.76, 2,063.54 and 401.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.76, 2,063.54 and 401.78 is: 602.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.76 : 2,063.54 = 401.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.76/2,063.54 = 401.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.76x = 2,063.54 × 401.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.76x = 829,079.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,079.79/1,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.64

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