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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.26, 2,064.78 and 402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.26, 2,064.78 and 402.40 is: 603.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.26 : 2,064.78 = 402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.26/2,064.78 = 402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.26x = 2,064.78 × 402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.26x = 830,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,867.47/1,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.71

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