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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.54, 2,066.06 and 857.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.54, 2,066.06 and 857.55 is: 1,287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.54 : 2,066.06 = 857.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.54/2,066.06 = 857.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.54x = 2,066.06 × 857.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.54x = 1,771,749.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,749.75/1,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.10

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