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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.91, 2,127.03 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.91, 2,127.03 and 377.96 is: 566.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.91 : 2,127.03 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.91/2,127.03 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.91x = 2,127.03 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.91x = 803,932.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,932.26/1,417.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.98

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