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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.77, 2,066.58 and 403.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.77, 2,066.58 and 403.83 is: 605.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.77 : 2,066.58 = 403.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.77/2,066.58 = 403.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.77x = 2,066.58 × 403.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.77x = 834,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,547.00/1,377.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.73

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