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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.08, 2,060.44 and 819.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.08, 2,060.44 and 819.74 is: 1,226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.08 : 2,060.44 = 819.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.08/2,060.44 = 819.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.08x = 2,060.44 × 819.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.08x = 1,689,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,025.09/1,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.53

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