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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.51, 2,065.81 and 403.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.51, 2,065.81 and 403.39 is: 604.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.51 : 2,065.81 = 403.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.51/2,065.81 = 403.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.51x = 2,065.81 × 403.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.51x = 833,327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,327.10/1,377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.95

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