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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.13, 2,104.76 and 377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.13, 2,104.76 and 377.13 is: 565.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.13 : 2,104.76 = 377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.13/2,104.76 = 377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.13x = 2,104.76 × 377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.13x = 793,768.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,768.14/1,403.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.71

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