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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.22, 2,065.84 and 403.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.22, 2,065.84 and 403.42 is: 605.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.22 : 2,065.84 = 403.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.22/2,065.84 = 403.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.22x = 2,065.84 × 403.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.22x = 833,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,401.17/1,377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.13

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