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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.36, 2,066.34 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.36, 2,066.34 and 403.56 is: 605.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.36 : 2,066.34 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.36/2,066.34 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.36x = 2,066.34 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.36x = 833,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,892.17/1,377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.43

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