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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.79, 2,063.58 and 401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.79, 2,063.58 and 401.86 is: 602.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.79 : 2,063.58 = 401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.79/2,063.58 = 401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.79x = 2,063.58 × 401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.79x = 829,271.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,271.33/1,375.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.76

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