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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.94, 1,901.57 and 818.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.94, 1,901.57 and 818.43 is: 1,129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.94 : 1,901.57 = 818.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.94/1,901.57 = 818.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.94x = 1,901.57 × 818.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.94x = 1,556,301.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,301.94/1,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.44

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