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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.76, 1,901.16 and 1,026.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.76, 1,901.16 and 1,026.84 is: 1,417.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.76 : 1,901.16 = 1,026.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.76/1,901.16 = 1,026.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.76x = 1,901.16 × 1,026.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.76x = 1,952,187.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,187.13/1,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.96

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