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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.51, 2,105.26 and 377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.51, 2,105.26 and 377.51 is: 566.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.51 : 2,105.26 = 377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.51/2,105.26 = 377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.51x = 2,105.26 × 377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.51x = 794,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,759.20/1,403.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.27

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