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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.90, 1,900.32 and 1,044.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.90, 1,900.32 and 1,044.78 is: 1,441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.90 : 1,900.32 = 1,044.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.90/1,900.32 = 1,044.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.90x = 1,900.32 × 1,044.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.90x = 1,985,416.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,416.33/1,376.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.95

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