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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.33, 1,901.15 and 788.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.33, 1,901.15 and 788.27 is: 1,088.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.33 : 1,901.15 = 788.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.33/1,901.15 = 788.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.33x = 1,901.15 × 788.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.33x = 1,498,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,606.06/1,377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.05

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