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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.58, 2,064.98 and 402.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.58, 2,064.98 and 402.63 is: 603.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.58 : 2,064.98 = 402.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.58/2,064.98 = 402.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.58x = 2,064.98 × 402.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.58x = 831,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,422.90/1,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.98

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