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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.47, 2,126.37 and 377.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.47, 2,126.37 and 377.49 is: 566.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.47 : 2,126.37 = 377.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.47/2,126.37 = 377.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.47x = 2,126.37 × 377.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.47x = 802,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,683.41/1,417.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.28

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