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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.31, 2,027.01 and 377.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.31, 2,027.01 and 377.42 is: 566.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.31 : 2,027.01 = 377.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.31/2,027.01 = 377.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.31x = 2,027.01 × 377.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.31x = 765,023.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,023.98/1,351.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.13

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