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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.08, 2,065.64 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.08, 2,065.64 and 403.20 is: 604.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.08 : 2,065.64 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.08/2,065.64 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.08x = 2,065.64 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.08x = 832,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,864.03/1,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.80

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