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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.46, 1,899.08 and 817.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.46, 1,899.08 and 817.12 is: 1,127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.46 : 1,899.08 = 817.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.46/1,899.08 = 817.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.46x = 1,899.08 × 817.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.46x = 1,551,776.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,776.25/1,376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.37

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