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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.27, 1,900.65 and 747.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.27, 1,900.65 and 747.80 is: 1,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.27 : 1,900.65 = 747.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.27/1,900.65 = 747.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.27x = 1,900.65 × 747.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.27x = 1,421,312.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,312.98/1,377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.98

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