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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.45, 1,899.31 and 816.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.45, 1,899.31 and 816.94 is: 1,127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.45 : 1,899.31 = 816.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.45/1,899.31 = 816.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.45x = 1,899.31 × 816.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.45x = 1,551,622.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,622.31/1,376.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.26

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