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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.08, 2,101.46 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.08, 2,101.46 and 375.16 is: 562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.08 : 2,101.46 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.08/2,101.46 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.08x = 2,101.46 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.08x = 788,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,383.73/1,401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.70

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