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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.68, 1,901.20 and 748.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.68, 1,901.20 and 748.21 is: 1,032.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.68 : 1,901.20 = 748.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.68/1,901.20 = 748.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.68x = 1,901.20 × 748.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.68x = 1,422,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,499.52/1,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.54

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