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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.21, 1,899.04 and 816.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.21, 1,899.04 and 816.58 is: 1,126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.21 : 1,899.04 = 816.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.21/1,899.04 = 816.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.21x = 1,899.04 × 816.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.21x = 1,550,711.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,711.29/1,376.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.80

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