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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.74, 2,103.87 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.74, 2,103.87 and 376.50 is: 564.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.74 : 2,103.87 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.74/2,103.87 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.74x = 2,103.87 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.74x = 792,107.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,107.06/1,402.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.69

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