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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.72, 1,899.75 and 817.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.72, 1,899.75 and 817.10 is: 1,127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.72 : 1,899.75 = 817.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.72/1,899.75 = 817.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.72x = 1,899.75 × 817.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.72x = 1,552,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,285.73/1,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.52

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