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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.76, 1,861.44 and 977.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.76, 1,861.44 and 977.08 is: 1,346.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.76 : 1,861.44 = 977.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.76/1,861.44 = 977.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.76x = 1,861.44 × 977.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.76x = 1,818,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,775.80/1,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.48

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