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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.66, 2,027.49 and 377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.66, 2,027.49 and 377.79 is: 566.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.66 : 2,027.49 = 377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.66/2,027.49 = 377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.66x = 2,027.49 × 377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.66x = 765,965.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,965.45/1,351.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.69

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