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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.72, 1,901.34 and 788.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.72, 1,901.34 and 788.52 is: 1,088.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.72 : 1,901.34 = 788.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.72/1,901.34 = 788.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.72x = 1,901.34 × 788.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.72x = 1,499,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,244.62/1,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.21

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