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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.75, 1,901.26 and 810.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.75, 1,901.26 and 810.58 is: 1,118.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.75 : 1,901.26 = 810.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.75/1,901.26 = 810.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.75x = 1,901.26 × 810.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.75x = 1,541,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,123.33/1,377.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.58

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