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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.93, 1,896.23 and 977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.93, 1,896.23 and 977.60 is: 1,347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.93 : 1,896.23 = 977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.93/1,896.23 = 977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.93x = 1,896.23 × 977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.93x = 1,853,749.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,749.56/1,375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.28

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