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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.83, 1,901.39 and 788.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.83, 1,901.39 and 788.25 is: 1,087.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.83 : 1,901.39 = 788.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.83/1,901.39 = 788.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.83x = 1,901.39 × 788.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.83x = 1,498,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,770.67/1,377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.78

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