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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.38, 2,105.07 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.38, 2,105.07 and 377.38 is: 566.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.38 : 2,105.07 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.38/2,105.07 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.38x = 2,105.07 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.38x = 794,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,398.90/1,403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.06

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