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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.42, 2,027.48 and 377.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.42, 2,027.48 and 377.53 is: 566.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.42 : 2,027.48 = 377.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.42/2,027.48 = 377.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.42x = 2,027.48 × 377.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.42x = 765,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,422.50/1,351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.38

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