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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.61, 2,066.77 and 1,131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.61, 2,066.77 and 1,131.24 is: 1,697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.61 : 2,066.77 = 1,131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.61/2,066.77 = 1,131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.61x = 2,066.77 × 1,131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.61x = 2,338,009.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,009.88/1,377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.15

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