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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.69, 1,901.23 and 748.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.69, 1,901.23 and 748.23 is: 1,032.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.69 : 1,901.23 = 748.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.69/1,901.23 = 748.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.69x = 1,901.23 × 748.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.69x = 1,422,551.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,551.13/1,377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.56

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