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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.37, 2,125.85 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.37, 2,125.85 and 377.44 is: 566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.37 : 2,125.85 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.37/2,125.85 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.37x = 2,125.85 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.37x = 802,380.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,380.82/1,417.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.11

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