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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.38, 2,064.53 and 402.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.38, 2,064.53 and 402.49 is: 603.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.38 : 2,064.53 = 402.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.38/2,064.53 = 402.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.38x = 2,064.53 × 402.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.38x = 830,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,948.52/1,376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.72

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