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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.52, 2,027.29 and 377.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.52, 2,027.29 and 377.61 is: 566.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.52 : 2,027.29 = 377.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.52/2,027.29 = 377.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.52x = 2,027.29 × 377.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.52x = 765,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,524.98/1,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.42

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