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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.05, 2,065.57 and 403.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.05, 2,065.57 and 403.22 is: 604.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.05 : 2,065.57 = 403.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.05/2,065.57 = 403.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.05x = 2,065.57 × 403.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.05x = 832,883.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,883.29/1,377.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.83

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