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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.89, 2,065.34 and 403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.89, 2,065.34 and 403 is: 604.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.89 : 2,065.34 = 403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.89/2,065.34 = 403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.89x = 2,065.34 × 403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.89x = 832,332.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,332.02/1,376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.50

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