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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.63, 2,102.45 and 375.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.63, 2,102.45 and 375.63 is: 563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.63 : 2,102.45 = 375.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.63/2,102.45 = 375.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.63x = 2,102.45 × 375.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.63x = 789,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,743.29/1,401.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.45

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