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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.43, 1,899.32 and 816.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.43, 1,899.32 and 816.70 is: 1,126.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.43 : 1,899.32 = 816.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.43/1,899.32 = 816.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.43x = 1,899.32 × 816.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.43x = 1,551,174.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,174.64/1,376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.95

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