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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.11, 2,065.75 and 403.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.11, 2,065.75 and 403.13 is: 604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.11 : 2,065.75 = 403.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.11/2,065.75 = 403.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.11x = 2,065.75 × 403.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.11x = 832,765.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,765.80/1,377.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.72

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