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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.91, 1,901.48 and 748.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.91, 1,901.48 and 748.43 is: 1,032.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.91 : 1,901.48 = 748.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.91/1,901.48 = 748.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.91x = 1,901.48 × 748.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.91x = 1,423,116.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,116.61/1,377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.81

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