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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.29, 1,899.16 and 816.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.29, 1,899.16 and 816.67 is: 1,126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.29 : 1,899.16 = 816.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.29/1,899.16 = 816.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.29x = 1,899.16 × 816.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.29x = 1,550,987.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,987.00/1,376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.93

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