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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.94, 2,063.98 and 1,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.94, 2,063.98 and 1,031.80 is: 1,545.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.94 : 2,063.98 = 1,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.94/2,063.98 = 1,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.94x = 2,063.98 × 1,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.94x = 2,129,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,610.69/1,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.51

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