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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.54, 1,901.16 and 957.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.54, 1,901.16 and 957.78 is: 1,321.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.54 : 1,901.16 = 957.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.54/1,901.16 = 957.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.54x = 1,901.16 × 957.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.54x = 1,820,893.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,893.02/1,377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.84

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