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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.16, 1,903.20 and 1,220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.16, 1,903.20 and 1,220.88 is: 1,688.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.16 : 1,903.20 = 1,220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.16/1,903.20 = 1,220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.16x = 1,903.20 × 1,220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.16x = 2,323,578.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,578.82/1,376.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.45

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