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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.89, 1,901.72 and 1,332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.89, 1,901.72 and 1,332.33 is: 1,838.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.89 : 1,901.72 = 1,332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.89/1,901.72 = 1,332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.89x = 1,901.72 × 1,332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.89x = 2,533,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,702.44/1,377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.83

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