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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.04, 2,075.59 and 1,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.04, 2,075.59 and 1,236.16 is: 1,863.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.04 : 2,075.59 = 1,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.04/2,075.59 = 1,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.04x = 2,075.59 × 1,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.04x = 2,565,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,761.33/1,377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.24

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