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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.54, 2,066.29 and 760.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.54, 2,066.29 and 760.88 is: 1,141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.54 : 2,066.29 = 760.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.54/2,066.29 = 760.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.54x = 2,066.29 × 760.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.54x = 1,572,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,202.00/1,377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.31

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