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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.66, 2,066.84 and 403.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.66, 2,066.84 and 403.77 is: 605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.66 : 2,066.84 = 403.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.66/2,066.84 = 403.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.66x = 2,066.84 × 403.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.66x = 834,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,525.97/1,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.76

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