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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.89, 1,898.93 and 935.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.89, 1,898.93 and 935.81 is: 1,289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.89 : 1,898.93 = 935.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.89/1,898.93 = 935.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.89x = 1,898.93 × 935.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.89x = 1,777,033.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,033.00/1,377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.68

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