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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.75, 1,899.88 and 809.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.75, 1,899.88 and 809.58 is: 1,117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.75 : 1,899.88 = 809.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.75/1,899.88 = 809.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.75x = 1,899.88 × 809.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.75x = 1,538,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,104.85/1,376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.20

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