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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.57, 2,105.35 and 377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.57, 2,105.35 and 377.57 is: 566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.57 : 2,105.35 = 377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.57/2,105.35 = 377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.57x = 2,105.35 × 377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.57x = 794,904.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,904.58/1,403.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.35

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