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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.65, 2,065.07 and 402.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.65, 2,065.07 and 402.78 is: 604.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.65 : 2,065.07 = 402.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.65/2,065.07 = 402.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.65x = 2,065.07 × 402.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.65x = 831,769.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,769.90/1,376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.20

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