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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.02, 2,065.74 and 403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.02, 2,065.74 and 403.16 is: 604.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.02 : 2,065.74 = 403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.02/2,065.74 = 403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.02x = 2,065.74 × 403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.02x = 832,823.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,823.74/1,377.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.80

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