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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.44, 2,066.01 and 403.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.44, 2,066.01 and 403.55 is: 605.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.44 : 2,066.01 = 403.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.44/2,066.01 = 403.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.44x = 2,066.01 × 403.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.44x = 833,738.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,738.34/1,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.28

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