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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.84, 2,063.62 and 451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.84, 2,063.62 and 451.22 is: 676.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.84 : 2,063.62 = 451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.84/2,063.62 = 451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.84x = 2,063.62 × 451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.84x = 931,146.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,146.62/1,375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.78

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