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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.80, 1,899.84 and 817.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.80, 1,899.84 and 817.24 is: 1,127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.80 : 1,899.84 = 817.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.80/1,899.84 = 817.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.80x = 1,899.84 × 817.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.80x = 1,552,625.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,625.24/1,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.71

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