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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.95, 1,901.61 and 818.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.95, 1,901.61 and 818.37 is: 1,129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.95 : 1,901.61 = 818.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.95/1,901.61 = 818.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.95x = 1,901.61 × 818.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.95x = 1,556,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,220.58/1,377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.38

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