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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.24, 1,899.14 and 816.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.24, 1,899.14 and 816.75 is: 1,127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.24 : 1,899.14 = 816.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.24/1,899.14 = 816.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.24x = 1,899.14 × 816.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.24x = 1,551,118.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,118.51/1,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.07

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