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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.73, 1,900.90 and 957.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.73, 1,900.90 and 957.61 is: 1,321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.73 : 1,900.90 = 957.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.73/1,900.90 = 957.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.73x = 1,900.90 × 957.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.73x = 1,820,320.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,320.85/1,377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.25

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