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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.63, 1,901.12 and 748.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.63, 1,901.12 and 748.15 is: 1,032.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.63 : 1,901.12 = 748.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.63/1,901.12 = 748.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.63x = 1,901.12 × 748.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.63x = 1,422,322.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,322.93/1,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.45

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