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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.84, 1,901.25 and 880.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.84, 1,901.25 and 880.29 is: 1,214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.84 : 1,901.25 = 880.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.84/1,901.25 = 880.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.84x = 1,901.25 × 880.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.84x = 1,673,651.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,651.36/1,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.69

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