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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.25, 2,065.47 and 403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.25, 2,065.47 and 403.12 is: 604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.25 : 2,065.47 = 403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.25/2,065.47 = 403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.25x = 2,065.47 × 403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.25x = 832,632.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,632.27/1,377.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.56

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