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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.24, 2,125.95 and 377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.24, 2,125.95 and 377.23 is: 565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.24 : 2,125.95 = 377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.24/2,125.95 = 377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.24x = 2,125.95 × 377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.24x = 801,961.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,961.49/1,417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.86

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