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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.28, 2,102.04 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.28, 2,102.04 and 375.28 is: 562.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.28 : 2,102.04 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.28/2,102.04 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.28x = 2,102.04 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.28x = 788,853.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,853.57/1,401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.95

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