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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.96, 1,901.48 and 818.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.96, 1,901.48 and 818.57 is: 1,129.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.96 : 1,901.48 = 818.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.96/1,901.48 = 818.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.96x = 1,901.48 × 818.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.96x = 1,556,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,480.88/1,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.55

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