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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.74, 2,027.74 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.74, 2,027.74 and 377.84 is: 566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.74 : 2,027.74 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.74/2,027.74 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.74x = 2,027.74 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.74x = 766,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,161.28/1,351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.80

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