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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.97, 2,063.97 and 451.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.97, 2,063.97 and 451.58 is: 677.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.97 : 2,063.97 = 451.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.97/2,063.97 = 451.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.97x = 2,063.97 × 451.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.97x = 932,037.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,037.25/1,375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.37

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