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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.73, 1,899.27 and 816.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.73, 1,899.27 and 816.89 is: 1,126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.73 : 1,899.27 = 816.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.73/1,899.27 = 816.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.73x = 1,899.27 × 816.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.73x = 1,551,485.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,485.17/1,376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.93

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