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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.54, 2,027.24 and 377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.54, 2,027.24 and 377.62 is: 566.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.54 : 2,027.24 = 377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.54/2,027.24 = 377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.54x = 2,027.24 × 377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.54x = 765,526.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,526.37/1,351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.41

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