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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.56, 2,103.72 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.56, 2,103.72 and 376.56 is: 564.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.56 : 2,103.72 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.56/2,103.72 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.56x = 2,103.72 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.56x = 792,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,176.80/1,402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.81

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