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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.18, 2,066.13 and 403.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.18, 2,066.13 and 403.25 is: 604.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.18 : 2,066.13 = 403.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.18/2,066.13 = 403.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.18x = 2,066.13 × 403.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.18x = 833,156.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,156.59/1,377.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.97

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