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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.55, 1,900.59 and 845.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.55, 1,900.59 and 845.88 is: 1,167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.55 : 1,900.59 = 845.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.55/1,900.59 = 845.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.55x = 1,900.59 × 845.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.55x = 1,607,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,671.07/1,377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.05

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