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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.92, 1,901.17 and 818.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.92, 1,901.17 and 818.51 is: 1,129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.92 : 1,901.17 = 818.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.92/1,901.17 = 818.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.92x = 1,901.17 × 818.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.92x = 1,556,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,126.66/1,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.33

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