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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.27, 1,614.53 and 937.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.27, 1,614.53 and 937.89 is: 1,405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.27 : 1,614.53 = 937.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.27/1,614.53 = 937.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.27x = 1,614.53 × 937.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.27x = 1,514,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,246.85/1,077.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.63

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