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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.71, 2,027.61 and 377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.71, 2,027.61 and 377.76 is: 566.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.71 : 2,027.61 = 377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.71/2,027.61 = 377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.71x = 2,027.61 × 377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.71x = 765,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,949.95/1,351.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.65

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