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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.08, 2,065.80 and 727.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.08, 2,065.80 and 727.88 is: 1,091.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.08 : 2,065.80 = 727.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.08/2,065.80 = 727.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.08x = 2,065.80 × 727.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.08x = 1,503,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,654.50/1,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.92

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