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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.54, 2,059.64 and 819.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.54, 2,059.64 and 819.20 is: 1,225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.54 : 2,059.64 = 819.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.54/2,059.64 = 819.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.54x = 2,059.64 × 819.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.54x = 1,687,242.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,242.69/1,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.71

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