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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.79, 2,027.70 and 377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.79, 2,027.70 and 377.87 is: 566.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.79 : 2,027.70 = 377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.79/2,027.70 = 377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.79x = 2,027.70 × 377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.79x = 766,207.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,207.00/1,351.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.81

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