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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.94, 2,064.20 and 401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.94, 2,064.20 and 401.96 is: 603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.94 : 2,064.20 = 401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.94/2,064.20 = 401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.94x = 2,064.20 × 401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.94x = 829,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,713.50/1,375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.02

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