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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.69, 2,027.53 and 377.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.69, 2,027.53 and 377.83 is: 566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.69 : 2,027.53 = 377.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.69/2,027.53 = 377.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.69x = 2,027.53 × 377.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.69x = 766,064.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,064.67/1,351.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.75

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