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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.99, 2,063.34 and 792.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.99, 2,063.34 and 792.54 is: 1,186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.99 : 2,063.34 = 792.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.99/2,063.34 = 792.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.99x = 2,063.34 × 792.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.99x = 1,635,279.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,279.48/1,377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.71

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