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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.86, 2,027.74 and 377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.86, 2,027.74 and 377.93 is: 566.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.86 : 2,027.74 = 377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.86/2,027.74 = 377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.86x = 2,027.74 × 377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.86x = 766,343.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,343.78/1,351.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.88

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