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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.71, 1,899.24 and 817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.71, 1,899.24 and 817.20 is: 1,127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.71 : 1,899.24 = 817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.71/1,899.24 = 817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.71x = 1,899.24 × 817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.71x = 1,552,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,055.86/1,376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.37

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