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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.90, 1,895.86 and 1,190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.90, 1,895.86 and 1,190.79 is: 1,638.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.90 : 1,895.86 = 1,190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.90/1,895.86 = 1,190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.90x = 1,895.86 × 1,190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.90x = 2,257,571.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,571.13/1,377.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.41

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