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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.65, 1,901.13 and 748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.65, 1,901.13 and 748.20 is: 1,032.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.65 : 1,901.13 = 748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.65/1,901.13 = 748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.65x = 1,901.13 × 748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.65x = 1,422,425.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,425.47/1,377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.51

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