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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.41, 1,901.27 and 788.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.41, 1,901.27 and 788.13 is: 1,087.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.41 : 1,901.27 = 788.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.41/1,901.27 = 788.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.41x = 1,901.27 × 788.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.41x = 1,498,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,449.90/1,377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.88

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