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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.94, 2,066.64 and 404.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.94, 2,066.64 and 404.02 is: 605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.94 : 2,066.64 = 404.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.94/2,066.64 = 404.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.94x = 2,066.64 × 404.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.94x = 834,963.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,963.89/1,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.95

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