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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.65, 2,065.15 and 402.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.65, 2,065.15 and 402.73 is: 604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.65 : 2,065.15 = 402.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.65/2,065.15 = 402.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.65x = 2,065.15 × 402.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.65x = 831,697.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,697.86/1,376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.15

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