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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.74, 2,066.62 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.74, 2,066.62 and 403.86 is: 605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.74 : 2,066.62 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.74/2,066.62 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.74x = 2,066.62 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.74x = 834,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,617.15/1,377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.79

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