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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.61, 1,901.06 and 788.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.61, 1,901.06 and 788.11 is: 1,087.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.61 : 1,901.06 = 788.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.61/1,901.06 = 788.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.61x = 1,901.06 × 788.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.61x = 1,498,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,234.89/1,377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.56

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