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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.88, 2,064.29 and 451.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.88, 2,064.29 and 451.60 is: 677.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.88 : 2,064.29 = 451.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.88/2,064.29 = 451.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.88x = 2,064.29 × 451.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.88x = 932,233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,233.36/1,375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.55

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