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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.71, 1,903.89 and 1,024.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.71, 1,903.89 and 1,024.14 is: 1,415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.71 : 1,903.89 = 1,024.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.71/1,903.89 = 1,024.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.71x = 1,903.89 × 1,024.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.71x = 1,949,849.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,849.90/1,377.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.29

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