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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.40, 1,901.90 and 819.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.40, 1,901.90 and 819.08 is: 1,130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.40 : 1,901.90 = 819.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.40/1,901.90 = 819.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.40x = 1,901.90 × 819.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.40x = 1,557,808.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,808.25/1,378.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.16

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