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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.86, 2,066.51 and 403.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.86, 2,066.51 and 403.70 is: 605.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.86 : 2,066.51 = 403.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.86/2,066.51 = 403.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.86x = 2,066.51 × 403.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.86x = 834,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,240.76/1,377.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.46

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