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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.58, 1,899.66 and 817.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.58, 1,899.66 and 817.32 is: 1,127.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.58 : 1,899.66 = 817.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.58/1,899.66 = 817.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.58x = 1,899.66 × 817.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.58x = 1,552,630.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,630.11/1,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.89

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