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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.68, 1,899.65 and 935.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.68, 1,899.65 and 935.82 is: 1,290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.68 : 1,899.65 = 935.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.68/1,899.65 = 935.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.68x = 1,899.65 × 935.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.68x = 1,777,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,732.80/1,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.39

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