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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.60, 1,902.44 and 1,127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.60, 1,902.44 and 1,127.53 is: 1,558.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.60 : 1,902.44 = 1,127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.60/1,902.44 = 1,127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.60x = 1,902.44 × 1,127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.60x = 2,145,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,056.24/1,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.22

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