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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.27, 1,902.69 and 1,114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.27, 1,902.69 and 1,114.83 is: 1,540.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.27 : 1,902.69 = 1,114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.27/1,902.69 = 1,114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.27x = 1,902.69 × 1,114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.27x = 2,121,175.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,175.89/1,377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.13

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