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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.37, 1,900.80 and 747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.37, 1,900.80 and 747.92 is: 1,032.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.37 : 1,900.80 = 747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.37/1,900.80 = 747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.37x = 1,900.80 × 747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.37x = 1,421,633.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,633.09/1,377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.14

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