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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.08, 1,900.80 and 881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.08, 1,900.80 and 881.04 is: 1,216.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.08 : 1,900.80 = 881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.08/1,900.80 = 881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.08x = 1,900.80 × 881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.08x = 1,674,676.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,676.43/1,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.11

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