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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.69, 2,055.83 and 1,215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.69, 2,055.83 and 1,215.69 is: 1,814.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.69 : 2,055.83 = 1,215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.69/2,055.83 = 1,215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.69x = 2,055.83 × 1,215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.69x = 2,499,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499,245.89/1,377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.08

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