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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.45, 2,026.86 and 377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.45, 2,026.86 and 377.62 is: 566.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.45 : 2,026.86 = 377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.45/2,026.86 = 377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.45x = 2,026.86 × 377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.45x = 765,382.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,382.87/1,351.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.34

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