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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.63, 1,899.69 and 958.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.63, 1,899.69 and 958.45 is: 1,321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.63 : 1,899.69 = 958.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.63/1,899.69 = 958.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.63x = 1,899.69 × 958.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.63x = 1,820,757.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,757.88/1,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.66

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