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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.70, 1,503.91 and 377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.70, 1,503.91 and 377.92 is: 566.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.70 : 1,503.91 = 377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.70/1,503.91 = 377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.70x = 1,503.91 × 377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.70x = 568,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,357.67/1,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.83

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