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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.15, 1,861.02 and 977.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.15, 1,861.02 and 977.15 is: 1,346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.15 : 1,861.02 = 977.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.15/1,861.02 = 977.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.15x = 1,861.02 × 977.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.15x = 1,818,486.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,486.39/1,350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.88

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