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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.92, 2,063.35 and 760.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.92, 2,063.35 and 760.94 is: 1,139.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.92 : 2,063.35 = 760.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.92/2,063.35 = 760.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.92x = 2,063.35 × 760.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.92x = 1,570,081.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,081.74/1,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.46

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