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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.81, 2,066.03 and 500.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.81, 2,066.03 and 500.28 is: 750.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.81 : 2,066.03 = 500.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.81/2,066.03 = 500.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.81x = 2,066.03 × 500.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.81x = 1,033,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,593.49/1,377.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.17

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