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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.84, 2,126.93 and 377.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.84, 2,126.93 and 377.89 is: 566.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.84 : 2,126.93 = 377.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.84/2,126.93 = 377.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.84x = 2,126.93 × 377.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.84x = 803,733.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,733.05/1,417.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.87

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