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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.02, 2,065.58 and 403.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.02, 2,065.58 and 403.13 is: 604.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.02 : 2,065.58 = 403.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.02/2,065.58 = 403.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.02x = 2,065.58 × 403.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.02x = 832,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,684.92/1,377.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.70

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