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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377, 2,066.45 and 1,048.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377, 2,066.45 and 1,048.95 is: 1,574.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377 : 2,066.45 = 1,048.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377/2,066.45 = 1,048.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377x = 2,066.45 × 1,048.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377x = 2,167,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,597.48/1,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.14

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