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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.46, 1,901.55 and 936.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.46, 1,901.55 and 936.07 is: 1,292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.46 : 1,901.55 = 936.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.46/1,901.55 = 936.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.46x = 1,901.55 × 936.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.46x = 1,779,983.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,983.91/1,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.22

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