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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.05, 2,060.33 and 1,211.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.05, 2,060.33 and 1,211.21 is: 1,812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.05 : 2,060.33 = 1,211.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.05/2,060.33 = 1,211.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.05x = 2,060.33 × 1,211.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.05x = 2,495,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,475.94/1,377.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.20

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