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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.59, 1,901.36 and 880.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.59, 1,901.36 and 880.14 is: 1,214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.59 : 1,901.36 = 880.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.59/1,901.36 = 880.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.59x = 1,901.36 × 880.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.59x = 1,673,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,453.84/1,377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.77

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