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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.03, 1,900.08 and 845.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.03, 1,900.08 and 845.74 is: 1,166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.03 : 1,900.08 = 845.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.03/1,900.08 = 845.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.03x = 1,900.08 × 845.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.03x = 1,606,978.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,978.99/1,377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.99

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