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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.36, 2,027.38 and 377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.36, 2,027.38 and 377.46 is: 566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.36 : 2,027.38 = 377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.36/2,027.38 = 377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.36x = 2,027.38 × 377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.36x = 765,262.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,262.93/1,351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.29

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