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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.17, 2,065.79 and 403.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.17, 2,065.79 and 403.35 is: 605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.17 : 2,065.79 = 403.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.17/2,065.79 = 403.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.17x = 2,065.79 × 403.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.17x = 833,237.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,237.40/1,377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.03

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