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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.81, 1,899.54 and 817.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.81, 1,899.54 and 817.46 is: 1,127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.81 : 1,899.54 = 817.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.81/1,899.54 = 817.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.81x = 1,899.54 × 817.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.81x = 1,552,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,802.72/1,376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.82

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