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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.54, 1,901.73 and 819.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.54, 1,901.73 and 819.02 is: 1,129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.54 : 1,901.73 = 819.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.54/1,901.73 = 819.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.54x = 1,901.73 × 819.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.54x = 1,557,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,554.90/1,378.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.86

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