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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.84, 1,899.06 and 911.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.84, 1,899.06 and 911.72 is: 1,257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.84 : 1,899.06 = 911.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.84/1,899.06 = 911.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.84x = 1,899.06 × 911.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.84x = 1,731,410.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,410.98/1,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.53

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