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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.24, 2,065.96 and 403.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.24, 2,065.96 and 403.34 is: 605.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.24 : 2,065.96 = 403.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.24/2,065.96 = 403.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.24x = 2,065.96 × 403.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.24x = 833,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,284.31/1,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.04

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