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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.98, 1,902.45 and 959.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.98, 1,902.45 and 959.06 is: 1,324.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.98 : 1,902.45 = 959.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.98/1,902.45 = 959.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.98x = 1,902.45 × 959.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.98x = 1,824,563.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,563.70/1,377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.09

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