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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.41, 2,066.24 and 390.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.41, 2,066.24 and 390.25 is: 585.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.41 : 2,066.24 = 390.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.41/2,066.24 = 390.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.41x = 2,066.24 × 390.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.41x = 806,348.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,348.21/1,377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.41

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