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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.44, 1,900.85 and 747.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.44, 1,900.85 and 747.98 is: 1,032.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.44 : 1,900.85 = 747.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.44/1,900.85 = 747.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.44x = 1,900.85 × 747.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.44x = 1,421,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,791.67/1,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.20

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