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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.12, 2,067.12 and 884.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.12, 2,067.12 and 884.16 is: 1,327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.12 : 2,067.12 = 884.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.12/2,067.12 = 884.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.12x = 2,067.12 × 884.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.12x = 1,827,664.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,664.82/1,377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.16

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